Bio-Rad PowerPac HC Power Supply for Electrophoresis from China
The Bio-Rad PowerPac HC is a high-current electrical power supply specifically designed for driving electrophoresis instruments in protein and nucleic acid separations. While primarily a power source, its principal use with electrophoresis apparatus classifies it under HTS 9027.20.5030 per chapter notes.
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 compatibility lists with specific electrophoresis cells to prove principal use
• FCC Part 15 certification required for switching power supplies
• Avoid generic 'lab power supply' description to prevent 9032 classification