Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS50 FTIR Spectrometer from China
An electrical Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer that uses infrared optical radiation for chemical analysis by identifying molecular structures through IR absorption. Classified under HTS 9027.50.40 due to its electrical operation and use of optical radiations for physical/chemical analysis. Essential for material identification in R&D and quality control.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%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]
Import Tips
• Provide detailed technical specifications and software licenses to confirm classification as analytical instrument
• Comply with laser safety regulations (Class 1) and include safety interlock certifications
• Avoid misclassification by separating accessory computers from the main optical unit in invoices