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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9027.50Same rate: 35%

If specifically a polarimeter, refractometer, or spectrometer for saccharimeters

Instruments enumerated in 9027.50.41 like polarimeters have specific provisions ahead of the 'other' category.

8479.89.65Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If for industrial process control in manufacturing lines

Automated inline analyzers principally for production machinery are classified as machines/apparatus in 8479.89 per chapter notes.

9031.80.80Same rate: 35%

If used for non-destructive testing of material properties like defects

Optical NDT scanners for industrial inspection fall under 9031.80 for other measuring/checking instruments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide emission spectra documentation proving UV radiation use to distinguish from non-optical chemical testers

Comply with FDA or EPA import requirements if intended for biological or environmental testing applications

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