Bio-Rad Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Electrophoresis System from Japan
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 — 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 as research-grade to avoid medical device scrutiny under FDA
• Document gel cassette specifications to confirm electrophoresis function