Shimadzu Prominence LC-20 HPLC from Japan
Shimadzu Prominence LC-20 series features electrical solvent delivery modules for reliable HPLC analysis in food safety testing. This modular electrical liquid chromatograph is specifically covered by HTS 9027.20.5060.
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
• Certify compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 for electronic records in regulated industries
• Ship with protective casing documented separately to avoid parts classification issues
• Declare exact model numbers; generic 'HPLC' descriptions trigger customs scrutiny