Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS50 FTIR Spectrometer from Germany
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 as a spectrometer using optical radiations (infrared) for physical and chemical analysis in laboratory settings. This instrument is essential for quality control in pharmaceuticals and materials science.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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