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UV-Vis Spectrophotometer for Quantitative Chemical Analysis from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Provide wavelength range specifications (190-1100nm typical) proving UV/visible optical radiation capability for chemical analysis

Include validation that it's not solely for color measurement to distinguish from heading 9027.40 exposure meters