Chemical analysis instruments and apparatus
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 > Chemical analysis instruments and apparatus
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 9027.50.80.15
NIR Spectrometer for Chemical Composition Analysis
This near-infrared (NIR) spectrometer uses optical radiation in the infrared spectrum to analyze the chemical composition of solids, liquids, and gases non-destructively. It falls under HTS 9027.50.80.15 as it is a chemical analysis instrument employing infrared optical radiation for molecular identification through absorbance spectroscopy. Commonly used in food, pharmaceutical, and agricultural quality control.
FTIR Spectrometer for Molecular Structure Identification
Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer utilizes infrared optical radiation to identify molecular structures and functional groups in chemical samples. It qualifies for HTS 9027.50.80.15 as a chemical analysis apparatus relying on IR spectroscopy for qualitative and quantitative analysis. Widely applied in material science, forensics, and polymer chemistry.
Fluorescence Spectrophotometer for Trace Chemical Detection
Fluorescence spectrophotometer uses UV/visible excitation optical radiation to detect trace concentrations of fluorescent chemical compounds. Classified in HTS 9027.50.80.15 for chemical analysis via emission spectroscopy in environmental and biochemical applications. Critical for pollutant detection, DNA analysis, and pharmaceutical purity testing.
Benchtop Elemental Analyzer with LIBS Technology
Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) analyzer uses ultraviolet/visible optical radiation from laser plasma to perform rapid elemental chemical analysis of metals, soils, and liquids. Falls under HTS 9027.50.80.15 as optical radiation-based chemical analysis apparatus. Used in mining, metallurgy, and environmental remediation.
Optical Emission Spectrometer for Liquid Chemical Analysis
Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer (ICP-OES) analyzes metal ions in liquid samples using ultraviolet/visible emission spectra from plasma excitation. Classified under HTS 9027.50.80.15 for chemical analysis via optical radiation detection. Standard in water quality testing, semiconductor manufacturing, and clinical chemistry.
Microplate Reader with UV-Vis Absorbance Detection
96-well microplate spectrophotometer reader measures UV-visible absorbance for high-throughput chemical and biochemical assays. Qualifies under HTS 9027.50.80.15 as multi-channel optical radiation chemical analysis apparatus. Essential for drug discovery, ELISA testing, and cell viability assays.
Handheld Infrared Chemical Identifier
Portable FTIR-based chemical identifier uses infrared optical radiation for rapid identification of unknown solids/liquids in field operations. Classified HTS 9027.50.80.15 as chemical analysis apparatus employing IR spectroscopy. Deployed by hazmat teams, law enforcement, and industrial safety personnel.
Confocal Raman Microscope for Chemical Mapping
Integrated Raman microscope system combines confocal optics with visible laser spectroscopy for spatially resolved chemical composition mapping at micron resolution. Falls under HTS 9027.50.80.15 as advanced chemical analysis using optical radiation (Raman spectroscopy). Used in pharmaceutical development, materials characterization, and failure analysis.
Gas Phase FTIR Analyzer for Emissions Monitoring
Multi-pass gas cell FTIR spectrometer measures infrared absorption spectra of multiple gases simultaneously for chemical composition analysis of emissions. HTS 9027.50.80.15 classification for optical (IR) radiation chemical analysis apparatus. Applied in stack testing, clean room monitoring, and process gas analysis.
Terahertz Chemical Imaging Scanner
THz time-domain spectrometer creates chemical composition images using far-infrared/terahertz optical radiation transmitted through non-conductive materials. Classified HTS 9027.50.80.15 as chemical analysis employing extended infrared optical radiation. Used for pharmaceutical tablet inspection, security screening, and nondestructive testing.
Fiber Optic UV Probe for In-Situ Chemical Analysis
Immersion fiber optic probe transmits/delivers UV optical radiation for remote real-time chemical monitoring in reactors, pipelines, and process streams. HTS 9027.50.80.15 for chemical analysis apparatus using optical radiation via fiber transmission. Essential for online process analytical technology (PAT) in chemical manufacturing.
UV-Vis Spectrophotometer for Quantitative Chemical Analysis
A UV-Visible spectrophotometer measures absorbance of ultraviolet and visible light to determine concentration of chemical substances in solutions. Classified under HTS 9027.50.80.15 for its use of optical radiations (UV/visible) specifically for chemical analysis in laboratories. Essential for biochemistry, environmental testing, and quality control applications.
Portable Raman Spectrometer for Field Chemical Analysis
Handheld Raman spectrometer employs laser-induced visible/infrared optical radiation for non-destructive chemical identification of substances in field conditions. Falls under HTS 9027.50.80.15 as chemical analysis apparatus using optical radiations (Raman scattering spectroscopy). Used for security screening, pharmaceutical verification, and hazardous material detection.
Hyperspectral Imaging Chemical Analyzer
Hyperspectral camera system captures ultraviolet, visible, and infrared optical spectra from surfaces for chemical composition mapping and identification. Meets HTS 9027.50.80.15 criteria as chemical analysis instrument using multi-band optical radiation. Applied in remote sensing, food safety inspection, and pharmaceutical coating analysis.
Attenuated Total Reflectance FTIR Accessory
ATR-FTIR sampling accessory for diamond/zinc selenide crystal that enables direct infrared optical analysis of liquids, powders, and solids without sample preparation. While technically a part, entered separately it falls under HTS 9027.50.80.15 when specified for chemical analysis spectrometers. Standard for organic compound identification in forensics and quality control.