Gatan 682 Precision Plasma Cleaning System from China
Gatan's 682 system provides precise plasma cleaning for TEM grids, SEM stubs, and specimen holders by generating reactive oxygen species to remove hydrocarbons. It includes a hinged quartz chamber, digital timers, and automatic pressure control for reproducible cleaning cycles. Classified under HTS 8543.70.97.00 due to its dedicated function for electron microscopy sample preparation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include operating manuals showing microscopy-specific settings; declare RF power output and gas flow specifications; obtain end-user statements confirming lab research use