Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS50 FTIR Spectrometer

The Nicolet iS50 is an electrical Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer that uses infrared radiation for chemical analysis by identifying molecular structures through absorption spectra. It falls under HTS 9027.50.40.15 as an optical radiation-based instrument specifically for chemical analysis, featuring electrical components for data processing and display. Commonly used in labs for material identification and quality control.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9027.30Lower: 10% vs 35%

If primarily for viscosity or surface tension measurement

Instruments measuring physical properties like viscosity fall under a separate subheading, not chemical analysis.

8471.80.90Higher: 50% vs 35%

If classified as general automatic data processing equipment

Standalone computers without dedicated optical chemical analysis hardware go to Chapter 84.

9031.80.80Same rate: 35%

If for non-optical measuring/checking instruments

Optical radiation-specific chemical analyzers stay in 9027; purely electrical or mechanical go to 9031.

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