Handheld Forensic Spectroscope from Japan
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.
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 ruggedized certification (IP rating) in shipping docs
• Declare as non-weaponized to avoid security inspections