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Bio-Rad PowerPac HC Power Supply for Electrophoresis from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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