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 > 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]
Products classified under HTS 9027.50.80.60
NIR Spectrometer for Food Quality Analysis
A near-infrared (NIR) spectrometer utilizing optical radiation in the infrared spectrum to analyze moisture, protein, and fat content in food samples. It falls under HTS 9027.50.80.60 as an instrument for physical or chemical analysis using infrared optical radiations, not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 9027. This benchtop model is commonly used in agricultural and food processing labs.
Portable UV Fluorescence Analyzer
A handheld device employing ultraviolet optical radiation to induce fluorescence for detecting contaminants or biological markers in liquids and surfaces. Classified under HTS 9027.50.80.60 for other instruments using UV optical radiations for physical/chemical analysis. Ideal for field testing in environmental monitoring.
Infrared Thermal Imaging Spectrometer
A spectrometer capturing infrared spectra from thermal emissions for material identification and temperature profiling in research settings. It uses infrared optical radiations for physical analysis, fitting HTS 9027.50.80.60 as other such instruments. Commonly applied in forensics and geology.
Hyperspectral Imaging Analyzer
An instrument using visible and near-infrared optical radiations across hundreds of wavelengths to analyze surface composition for remote sensing applications. Falls under HTS 9027.50.80.60 for other optical radiation analyzers used in physical/chemical analysis. Used in agriculture for crop health monitoring.
UV-Vis Fiber Optic Spectrophotometer
A fiber-coupled spectrophotometer measuring ultraviolet-visible absorption spectra for chemical concentration analysis in liquids. Uses optical radiations (UV/visible) for physical/chemical analysis, classified in HTS 9027.50.80.60 as other such instruments. Essential for pharmaceutical quality control.
FTIR Microscope Attachment
An attachment for microscopes using Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy with infrared optical radiations for microscale chemical identification. Though an accessory, classified under HTS 9027.50.80.60 when entered separately for chemical analysis functions. Used in failure analysis labs.
Raman Spectroscopy Probe
A fiber optic probe using visible laser radiation for Raman scattering analysis to identify molecular structures non-destructively. Employs optical radiations for chemical analysis, under HTS 9027.50.80.60. Applied in art conservation and pharmaceuticals.
Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscope
A microscope system using pulsed UV/visible optical radiations to measure fluorescence decay times for biomolecular analysis. Classified in HTS 9027.50.80.60 for other optical radiation instruments performing physical/chemical analysis. Used in cell biology research.
OCT Optical Coherence Tomography Scanner
A near-infrared interferometric scanner using optical radiations for high-resolution cross-sectional imaging and analysis of tissue microstructure. Fits HTS 9027.50.80.60 as other optical radiation instrument for physical analysis, though often medical. Research and industrial versions classified here.
LIBS Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectrometer
Portable analyzer using visible/infrared laser optical radiation to create plasma for elemental composition analysis via emission spectroscopy. Under HTS 9027.50.80.60 for other optical radiation chemical analysis instruments. Used for metal alloy sorting.
Terahertz Time-Domain Spectrometer
Instrument generating and detecting terahertz (far-infrared) optical radiations for non-destructive material characterization and imaging. Classified HTS 9027.50.80.60 as other optical radiation analyzer for physical properties. Applied in security screening and pharmaceuticals.
Photoluminescence Quantum Yield Meter
Benchtop meter using UV/visible excitation optical radiations to measure absolute photoluminescence quantum yields of materials. HTS 9027.50.80.60 for other light-measuring optical analysis instruments. Critical for LED and solar cell R&D.
Ellipsometer for Thin Film Analysis
Precision instrument using polarized visible light optical radiations to measure thin film thickness and optical constants via ellipsometry. Under HTS 9027.50.80.60 for other optical physical analysis apparatus. Used in semiconductor fabrication.
Multi-Spectral Imaging Vis-NIR Analyzer
Camera-based system capturing discrete visible-near infrared optical radiation bands for quantitative chemical mapping of samples. HTS 9027.50.80.60 as other optical radiation chemical analysis instrument. Deployed in mining and forensics.
Color Measurement Spectroradiometer
High-precision spectroradiometer using visible optical radiations to measure spectral power distribution for color science and lighting analysis. Classified HTS 9027.50.80.60 for other light quantity optical instruments. Standard in display manufacturing.