Other
Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes; parts and accessories thereof: > Other instruments and apparatus using optical radiations (ultraviolet, visible, infrared): > Other: > Electrical > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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]
Products classified under HTS 9027.50.40.60
Laser Particle Size Analyzer
Electrical dynamic light scattering analyzer using laser optical radiation to measure particle size distribution. Under HTS 9027.50.4060 for physical analysis of suspensions and powders in labs. Critical for material science and pharmaceuticals.
Hyperspectral Imaging Camera
Electrical hyperspectral camera capturing ultraviolet, visible, and infrared spectra for chemical mapping analysis. Fits HTS 9027.50.4060 as an optical instrument for physical/chemical surface analysis. Used in agriculture and remote sensing.
Benchtop Refractometer Digital
Digital electrical refractometer using visible light for measuring refractive index in chemical solutions. Classified HTS 9027.50.4060 for optical physical analysis in food and beverage labs. Provides precise Brix or salinity readings.
Fiber Optic Light Exposure Meter
Electrical meter measuring light quantities via fiber optic probes using UV/visible radiation. Under HTS 9027.50.4060 for exposure analysis in photography and curing processes. Features detachable probes for versatility.
UV Intensity Monitor for Curing
Electrical monitor measuring ultraviolet radiation intensity for industrial curing processes. HTS 9027.50.4060 classification for light quantity measurement using optical sensors. Ensures consistent UV dosage in printing and coatings.
OCT Optical Coherence Tomographer
Electrical low-coherence interferometry device using near-IR for high-resolution imaging analysis. Borderline HTS 9027.50.4060 for non-medical optical physical analysis versions. Used in material defect inspection.
Terahertz Spectrometer
Electrical terahertz time-domain spectrometer using far-infrared optical radiation for material characterization. Classifies under HTS 9027.50.4060 for physical/chemical analysis beyond standard IR. Applied in security screening and pharma.
Infrared Spectrometer for Gas Analysis
A benchtop infrared spectrometer designed for physical and chemical analysis of gas samples using infrared radiation. It falls under HTS 9027.50.4060 as an electrical optical instrument for chemical analysis, utilizing infrared light to identify molecular compositions. Primarily used in environmental monitoring and industrial quality control.
UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
An electrical ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer for quantitative chemical analysis of liquids and solids using optical radiation. Classified under HTS 9027.50.4060 due to its use of UV and visible light for absorbance measurements in lab settings. Essential for pharmaceutical and research applications.
Portable FTIR Analyzer
A handheld Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) analyzer using infrared radiation for on-site chemical identification of materials. It qualifies for HTS 9027.50.4060 as an electrical, portable optical instrument for physical or chemical analysis. Ideal for field forensics and quality assurance.
Raman Spectrometer
An electrical Raman spectrometer employing laser-induced optical radiation (visible/infrared) for non-destructive chemical analysis. Falls under HTS 9027.50.4060 for its use in molecular spectroscopy across research and industrial labs. Known for identifying substances through light scattering.
NIR Moisture Analyzer
Near-infrared (NIR) electrical analyzer for measuring moisture content in food and pharmaceuticals via optical radiation. Classified in HTS 9027.50.4060 as it uses infrared light for physical analysis of composition. Widely used in quality control processes.
Fluorescence Microplate Reader
An electrical optical reader for microplates using UV/visible excitation for fluorescence-based chemical assays. Under HTS 9027.50.4060 for its analytical use of optical radiation in high-throughput screening. Common in biotech and drug discovery.
Handheld Infrared Thermographer
Portable electrical infrared camera for thermal imaging and heat quantity measurement using IR radiation. Fits HTS 9027.50.4060 as an optical instrument for checking quantities of heat. Used in predictive maintenance and building inspections.
Optical Sound Level Meter
Advanced electrical sound measurement instrument incorporating optical sensors for precise decibel analysis. Classified under HTS 9027.50.4060 for measuring quantities of sound using optical radiation components. Applied in acoustics and environmental testing.