Waters ACQUITY UPLC H-Class System from China

Waters ACQUITY UPLC H-Class is an ultra-performance liquid chromatograph using electrical pumps and UV detectors for high-resolution separation of complex mixtures in proteomics research. Classified under HTS 9027.20.5060 due to its electrical operation for chemical analysis.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]

Import Tips

Provide FDA registration if for pharmaceutical use; many LC systems require it despite analytical classification

Document software validation for GMP compliance in pharma imports to prevent holds

Avoid bulk shipments without individual serial numbers, as customs may question commercial vs lab use