Spectroscopes
Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes; parts and accessories thereof: > Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs using optical radiations (ultraviolet, visible, infrared): > Other > Spectroscopes
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Products classified under HTS 9027.30.80.20
Benchtop Raman Spectroscope
A benchtop Raman spectroscope uses laser light to analyze molecular vibrations in samples, providing spectroscopic data for chemical identification. It falls under HTS 9027.30.8020 as a spectroscope employing optical radiations in the visible and infrared spectra for physical or chemical analysis. Designed for laboratory use in material science and pharmaceuticals.
Educational Desktop Spectroscope
Entry-level desktop spectroscope for student labs to observe emission/absorption spectra using prisms and slits. HTS 9027.30.8020 covers this optical radiation spectroscope for physical science education/analysis. Not excluded as Chapter 95 toy.
Portable UV-Vis Spectroscope
This handheld UV-Vis spectroscope measures ultraviolet and visible light absorption for sample analysis in field environments. Classified under HTS 9027.30.8020 for spectroscopes using optical radiations in physical/chemical analysis. Ideal for environmental monitoring and quality control.
Fluorescence Spectroscope
A laboratory fluorescence spectroscope excites samples with light to measure emitted fluorescence for biomolecular studies. It qualifies under HTS 9027.30.8020 as a spectroscope utilizing optical radiations (UV/visible) for chemical analysis. Used in biology and forensics.
Infrared Spectroscope Analyzer
This IR spectroscope analyzes molecular structure via infrared absorption spectra for material identification. Falls under HTS 9027.30.8020 for spectroscopes using infrared optical radiations in chemical analysis. Common in polymer and organic chemistry labs.
Atomic Emission Spectroscope
An atomic emission spectroscope detects element composition by analyzing emitted light from excited atoms. Classified in HTS 9027.30.8020 as using optical radiations (visible/UV) for physical/chemical elemental analysis. Used in metallurgy and environmental testing.
Handheld Forensic Spectroscope
Portable spectroscope for crime scene analysis using visible/NIR light to detect substances non-destructively. Under HTS 9027.30.8020 for spectroscopes in chemical analysis via optical radiations. Employed by law enforcement and forensics.
Laboratory FTIR Spectroscope
Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscope for high-resolution IR spectral analysis of solids, liquids, and gases. HTS 9027.30.8020 applies to this spectroscope using infrared optical radiations for chemical composition analysis. Standard in research facilities.
Gemological Spectroscope
Compact spectroscope for jewelers to examine absorption lines in gemstones using visible light. Classified under HTS 9027.30.8020 as a spectroscope for physical analysis with optical radiations. Essential for gem identification.
Research Grade NIR Spectroscope
Near-infrared spectroscope for non-destructive food and pharmaceutical quality analysis. Under HTS 9027.30.8020 for spectroscopes using NIR optical radiations in chemical analysis. High precision for R&D applications.