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PerkinElmer Lambda 365 UV/Vis Spectrometer from Germany

PerkinElmer Lambda 365 is an electrical UV/Vis spectrometer for measuring light absorption in solutions across research applications. It qualifies for HTS 9027.30.40 due to its use of ultraviolet and visible optical radiations for physical/chemical quantitative analysis.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include software validation certificates as spectrometers often integrate proprietary analysis software

• Check for EAR/ITAR restrictions on spectroscopy tech with potential defense applications

• Avoid misdeclaration as 'optical instruments' (9013) by specifying chemical analysis function