NIR Spectrometer for Food Quality Analysis from China
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.
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
• Verify instrument calibration certificates and optical component specifications to confirm classification under optical radiation analysis
• Include detailed user manuals and technical datasheets showing infrared/UV/visible light usage to avoid misclassification as general lab equipment