Glass Microfluidics 3D Printer from Japan
Precision additive manufacturing system depositing molten glass to fabricate microfluidic chips for laboratory analysis and chemical research. HTS 8485.30.00.00 due to glass deposit method. Critical for biotech and pharmaceutical R&D.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Lab-grade equipment requires cleanroom compatibility documentation
• Channel resolution specs (sub-micron) prove advanced manufacturing capability
• May require dual classification review if includes optical inspection systems