FTIR Spectrometer for Molecular Structure Identification from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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
• Submit FTIR spectral range documentation (4000-400 cm⁻¹ typical) confirming infrared optical radiation for chemical identification
• Avoid classification issues by specifying laboratory analytical purpose vs industrial process monitoring
• Include software validation if AI-enhanced spectral interpretation to prevent Chapter 85 classification