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

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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
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]

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