CERN Large Hadron Collider (LHC) Superconducting Magnet Assembly from Germany
A superconducting dipole magnet used in the CERN Large Hadron Collider to accelerate protons to near-light speeds through electromagnetic fields. It falls under HTS 8543.10.00.00 as a core component of a particle accelerator designed for high-energy physics research. These magnets generate the precise magnetic fields required for particle beam guidance.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain export licenses from origin country due to dual-use technology controls under Wassenaar Arrangement
• Provide detailed technical specifications and end-user certificates to prove research-only application
• Verify cryogenic compatibility for superconducting components during customs valuation