X-Ray Diffraction Apparatus from China
X-ray diffraction apparatus directs X-rays at crystalline samples to analyze atomic and molecular structure through diffraction patterns. It qualifies for HTS 9012.10.00.00 as diffraction apparatus, distinct from optical microscopes. Widely used in materials science for phase identification and crystallography.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
• Include radiation safety certifications (e.g
• FDA performance standards) and shielding specifications
• Document wavelength range (Cu Kα typical) and goniometer details for accurate HTS verification
• Avoid misclassification by separating software licenses; bundled systems risk higher duties