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Hitachi LaChrom Ultra HPLC from Japan

High-speed HPLC with electrical UV-Vis and fluorescence detectors for pharmaceutical impurity profiling. HTS 9027.20.50 applies to its electrical chromatography capabilities. Standard in QC laboratories.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Validate USP/EP compliance documentation for pharma end-use

• Serial number all detector modules for warranty/traceability

• Avoid 'complete lab' description triggering broader equipment review