Thermo Fisher Invitrogen SureLock Mini-Cell from Germany
The Invitrogen SureLock Mini-Cell is a compact vertical gel electrophoresis system for running precast gels in protein and nucleic acid analysis. It operates electrically to perform SDS-PAGE and native PAGE separations, classified under HTS 9027.20.5030 for electrical electrophoresis instruments. Ideal for quick, leak-free mini-gel runs in research settings.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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