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Benchtop Refractometer Digital from Japan

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.

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

• Temperature compensation feature documentation

• Confirm prism optical path for classification

• Not hydrometers (9028) despite similar use

Benchtop Refractometer Digital from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9027.50.40.60