PerkinElmer Lambda 950 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer from Japan
This electrical UV-Vis spectrophotometer uses optical radiation (ultraviolet and visible light) to analyze the physical and chemical properties of samples by measuring light absorption and transmission spectra. It falls under HTS 9027.50.40 as an electrical instrument for physical or chemical analysis employing optical radiations. Commonly used in laboratories for quantitative analysis of compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify CE marking and FCC compliance for electrical safety standards required for lab equipment imports
• Include calibration certificates and user manuals in documentation to avoid customs delays
• Ensure proper hazardous material declarations if shipped with sample cuvettes containing chemicals