PerkinElmer Lambda 365 UV/Vis Spectrometer from Japan
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 — 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
• 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