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Bio-Rad Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Electrophoresis System from China

Vertical gel electrophoresis system for protein/DNA separation using electrical current through polyacrylamide gels. Classified in HTS 9027.20.50 as electrical electrophoresis instrument for biochemical analysis. Common in molecular biology research labs.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Certify as research-grade to avoid medical device scrutiny under FDA

Document gel cassette specifications to confirm electrophoresis function