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Portable Handheld Spectrophotometer from Germany

Battery-powered handheld spectrophotometer for field color measurement and material identification using visible/near-IR spectroscopy. Classified under HTS 9027.30.4040 as an electrical spectrophotometer for physical/chemical analysis with optical radiations.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Battery safety data sheets (MSDS) are mandatory for lithium-ion portable units

Label as 'not for medical use' if intended for industrial applications to avoid FDA registration

Ensure IP rating documentation for dust/water resistance claims during customs inspection

Portable Handheld Spectrophotometer from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9027.30.40.40