Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer Electrophoresis System from Japan
The Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer is a microfluidics-based electrical electrophoresis instrument for automated nucleic acid and protein quality control. It uses chip-based technology driven by electric fields for lab-on-a-chip analysis, classified in HTS 9027.20.5030 as an electrical electrophoresis apparatus.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ship with microfluidic chip consumables separately to avoid set classification issues
• Certify as 'non-medical' for research use to prevent 9018 medical device scrutiny
• Document automation features carefully to distinguish from simple power supplies