Agilent 6545 Q-TOF LC/MS System from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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