Hyperspectral Imaging Analyzer from China
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.
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
• Include spectral resolution specs (e.g
• >100 bands) to prove analytical capability beyond standard imaging
• Document end-use as laboratory/research to prevent shift to industrial machinery headings