Horiba Raman Microscope XploRA PLUS from Japan
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 — 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
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