Agilent 6545 Q-TOF LC/MS System from China

Quadrupole time-of-flight liquid chromatography-mass spectrometer for trace-level contaminant detection in pharmaceuticals. Provides exact mass measurements for structural elucidation of unknown compounds. Falls under HTS 9027.81.00.00 as a specialized mass spectrometer.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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
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]

Import Tips

Include Installation Qualification (IQ)/Operational Qualification (OQ) protocols; critical for GMP pharma facilities

For environmental testing units, provide EPA Method validation documentation to avoid reclassification

Budget for helium/neon gas import permits if system includes built-in calibration gas reservoirs