Rigaku Progeny 4 Handheld Raman Spectrometer from Japan
Rigaku Progeny 4 is a portable electrical Raman spectrometer for field chemical identification. HTS 9027.30.40 for electrical spectrometers using laser-induced optical radiations in security/forensic applications.
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
• ITAR/EAR licenses likely required for Raman ID with explosive/narcotic libraries
• Battery safety testing (UN38.3) certification for lithium-powered portables
• Ruggedized MIL-STD declarations affect valuation and handling