Synchrotron Radiation Source Cyclotron Accelerator from China

Cyclotron accelerator for generating synchrotron radiation used in materials science research and spectroscopy. Falls under HTS 8543.10.00.00 as a particle accelerator producing high-intensity X-ray beams through relativistic electron acceleration. Used in university and national laboratory beamlines.

Duty Rate — China → United States

36.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

Submit institutional affiliation proof for research exemption from certain tariffs

Include beamline specifications and safety interlock documentation

Coordinate with DOE or equivalent agency for nuclear material handling permits