Horiba Raman Microscope XploRA PLUS from China
Confocal Raman microscope/spectrometer combining microscopy with Raman spectroscopy using visible/infrared lasers. HTS 9027.30.80 for spectrometers employing optical radiations for chemical identification. Provides spatial resolution down to 1 micron.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include laser safety classification (Class 3B/4) and interlock documentation
• Specify microscope objective specifications for proper valuation
• Check EAR/ITAR controls for Raman systems with high spatial resolution