Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS50 FTIR Spectrometer from Japan
The Nicolet iS50 is a Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer used for identifying unknown materials by analyzing their infrared absorption spectra. It falls under HTS 9027.30.80.80 as a spectrophotometer using infrared optical radiation for physical and chemical analysis in laboratory settings. This benchtop instrument supports research, quality control, and forensic applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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