Thermo Scientific TRACE 1300 Gas Chromatograph from Japan
The TRACE 1300 series gas chromatograph from Thermo Scientific offers robust performance for routine and research applications in food safety and petrochemical analysis. It supports multiple detectors including FID and ECD for comprehensive compound identification. Falls under HTS 9027.20.8030 as specialized gas chromatography apparatus for chemical analysis.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Submit instrument brochures highlighting GC-specific functions to distinguish from general lab equipment during customs examination
• Ensure proper packing for delicate column components and declare helium carrier gas requirements in advance
• For research imports, attach university/end-user statements to support duty exemptions under HTSUS subheading 9810.00.60