Physical analysis instruments and apparatus

Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes; parts and accessories thereof: > Other instruments and apparatus: > Other: > Other: > Electrical > Physical analysis instruments and apparatus

Duty Rate (from China)

35%
MFN Base RateFree

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

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]

Total Effective Rate35%

Products classified under HTS 9027.89.45.60

Electrical Soil pH Analyzer

A portable electrical instrument that measures soil pH levels using ion-selective electrodes for agricultural and environmental testing. It falls under HTS 9027.89.45.60 as an electrical physical analysis apparatus for analyzing chemical properties in physical samples. Designed for field use with digital readout and data logging capabilities.

Digital Surface Tension Meter

An electrical apparatus using the Wilhelmy plate method to precisely measure liquid surface tension for quality control in pharmaceuticals and coatings. Classified under HTS 9027.89.45.60 for electrical instruments measuring surface tension as a physical property. Features automated calculations and temperature compensation.

Portable Gas Porosity Tester

Battery-powered electrical device measuring material porosity using gas flow principles for quality testing in filters and membranes. Fits HTS 9027.89.45.60 as electrical apparatus for checking porosity, a physical property. Includes data export via USB for reporting.

Electrical Thermal Expansion Tester

Precision instrument electrically controlling temperature cycles to measure coefficient of thermal expansion in metals and ceramics. Under HTS 9027.89.45.60 for electrical apparatus measuring expansion. Used in materials science R&D with high-resolution dilatometer sensor.

Electrical Density Meter

Oscillating U-tube electrical instrument measuring liquid density for petroleum, chemicals, and beverages. HTS 9027.89.45.60 physical analysis apparatus. High precision with built-in viscosity correction.

Contact Angle Goniometer

Digital electrical instrument measuring wettability via contact angle analysis for surface science applications in coatings and biomedicals. Classifies in HTS 9027.89.45.60 as electrical apparatus for surface tension/wettability measurement. Features high-speed camera and automated drop dispensing.

Electrical Sound Level Dosimeter

Wearable electrical instrument measuring cumulative noise exposure for occupational safety compliance. Falls under HTS 9027.89.45.60 for electrical apparatus measuring sound quantities. Integrates data logging with OSHA-standard algorithms.

Lux Meter with Spectral Analysis

Electrical photometer measuring illuminance and spectral light distribution for lighting design and photography. HTS 9027.89.45.60 covers electrical apparatus for measuring light quantities. Features cosine-corrected sensor and CRI calculation.

Electrical Particle Size Analyzer

Laser diffraction instrument electrically analyzing particle size distribution in suspensions for pharmaceutical and materials QC. Under HTS 9027.89.45.60 as physical analysis apparatus. Dry and wet dispersion capabilities with Mie theory calculations.

Digital Melt Flow Indexer

Electrically heated and controlled apparatus measuring polymer melt flow rate for plastics quality control. Classifies HTS 9027.89.45.60 for viscosity-related physical analysis. Automatic timing and piston control per ASTM D1238.

Electrical Coating Thickness Gauge

Eddy current electrical instrument measuring non-destructive coating thickness on metal substrates for manufacturing QC. HTS 9027.89.45.60 for physical property analysis apparatus. Probe interchangeability for ferrous/non-ferrous applications.

Handheld Refractive Index Meter

Electrical digital refractometer measuring refractive index for food, chemical, and gemstone authentication. Falls under HTS 9027.89.45.60 as physical analysis instrument. Temperature compensation and IP65 waterproof rating.

Electrical Flash Point Tester

Automated electrical apparatus determining liquid flash point via closed cup method for fuel and solvent safety testing. HTS 9027.89.45.60 for physical analysis apparatus. PID temperature control with safety interlocks.

Digital Whiteness Meter

Electrical spectrophotometer measuring CIE whiteness index for paper, textiles, and plastics quality control. Under HTS 9027.89.45.60 as physical/color analysis apparatus. 45/0° geometry with UV calibration.

Portable Electrical Conductivity Meter

Handheld electrical instrument measuring solution conductivity for water quality and soil salinity testing. Classifies HTS 9027.89.45.60 physical/chemical analysis apparatus. 4-electrode cell with auto-ranging.