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: > 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]
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 9027.50.80
Handheld UV Spectrophotometer
A portable device that measures ultraviolet and visible light absorption spectra of liquid samples for chemical analysis. It falls under HTS 9027.50.80 as an instrument using optical radiation (UV/visible) for physical or chemical analysis, not classifiable elsewhere in heading 9027. Designed for field testing in environmental monitoring.
Fluorescence Microplate Reader
96-well plate reader measuring fluorescence emission using UV/visible excitation light for high-throughput biochemical assays. Uses optical radiation for quantitative chemical analysis, classified HTS 9027.50.80. Used in drug discovery and research.
Raman Spectrometer Handheld Unit
Portable Raman spectrometer using laser (visible/NIR) to analyze molecular composition through inelastic light scattering. Optical radiation instrument for chemical identification, HTS 9027.50.80. Used for forensics and material ID.
Hyperspectral Imaging Camera
Camera capturing images across hundreds of UV-vis-NIR spectral bands for material identification and quality control. Uses broad-spectrum optical radiation for chemical analysis, under HTS 9027.50.80. Applied in remote sensing and food inspection.
Optical Oxygen Analyzer
Instrument using fluorescence quenching of optical sensor for dissolved oxygen measurement in liquids. Employs UV/blue excitation light, classified HTS 9027.50.80 as optical radiation chemical analyzer. For aquaculture and wastewater.
Blackbody Calibration Source
Temperature-controlled blackbody radiator emitting known infrared spectral radiance for calibrating thermal imaging systems. Optical radiation source for heat/light measurement instrument calibration, HTS 9027.50.80. Lab metrology standard.
Polarization Microscope Analyzer
Digital polarizing microscope measuring birefringence and optical rotation for material stress analysis. Uses polarized visible light (optical radiation), HTS 9027.50.80. For quality control in plastics and glass.
Solar Simulator Spectral Meter
Spectroradiometer measuring spectral irradiance of solar simulators against AM1.5G standard using UV-vis-NIR optical radiation. Analysis instrument for photovoltaic testing, HTS 9027.50.80.
LIBS Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectrometer
Handheld LIBS analyzer using laser-generated plasma emission (visible/UV) for elemental composition of metals and alloys. Optical emission spectrometer under HTS 9027.50.80 for rapid material analysis.
OCT Optical Coherence Tomography Scanner
Benchtop OCT system using low-coherence NIR interferometry for non-contact biomedical tissue imaging and thickness measurement. Optical radiation instrument for physical analysis, HTS 9027.50.80 (non-medical).
Colorimeter for Liquid Samples
Portable colorimeter measuring absorbance at multiple visible wavelengths for water quality and chemical concentration analysis. Uses transmitted optical radiation, classified HTS 9027.50.80.
Portable Infrared Thermography Camera
A compact camera detecting infrared radiation to produce thermal images for non-contact temperature measurement and heat leak detection. Classified in HTS 9027.50.80 for using infrared optical radiation to measure heat quantities. Used in building inspections and electrical maintenance.
Fiber Optic NIR Spectrometer
A near-infrared spectrometer with fiber optic probe for non-destructive analysis of food moisture, protein, and fat content. Uses NIR optical radiation (700-2500nm) for chemical composition measurement, fitting HTS 9027.50.80. Applied in agriculture and quality control.
UV Transilluminator for Gel Documentation
Benchtop UV light box for visualizing DNA/RNA bands in electrophoresis gels using 254-365nm ultraviolet radiation. An optical instrument for biological sample analysis under HTS 9027.50.80. Essential for molecular biology labs.
Laser Particle Size Analyzer
Instrument using laser diffraction (visible/infrared light) to measure particle size distribution in suspensions and powders. Optical radiation-based physical analysis apparatus under HTS 9027.50.80. For pharmaceutical and materials testing.