Van de Graaff Electrostatic Particle Accelerator from China
High-voltage electrostatic accelerator for nuclear physics research accelerating ions to MeV energies. Classified under HTS 8543.10.00.00 as a particle accelerator using electrostatic fields for ion acceleration. Commonly used in low-energy nuclear reaction studies.
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
• High-voltage certification and pressure vessel inspection certificates required
• SF6 gas handling permits needed for insulating gas systems
• Declare maximum accelerating voltage for proper safety classification