Thermo Scientific Dionex ICS-5000 Ion Chromatograph from Japan
Ion chromatograph for analyzing ions and polar molecules in aqueous solutions using electrical conductivity detection. Falls under HTS 9027.20.50 as an electrical electrophoresis/chromatography instrument for chemical analysis. Widely used in environmental testing and water quality 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
• Provide ion chromatography-specific manuals to distinguish from general lab equipment during customs review
• Comply with EPA regulations if intended for environmental monitoring applications
• Check for software export controls as systems often include data analysis modules