Bio-Rad PowerPac HC Power Supply for Electrophoresis from Japan
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 — 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
• 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