Portable Electrical Refractive Index Meter

Electrical digital refractometer measuring refractive index of liquids for food and chemical labs. Under HTS 9027.89.45.90 as other electrical physical analysis instrument (refractometers specified in heading). Uses LED light source.

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.

9013.80Lower: 14.5% vs 35%

If optical microscopes with integrated refractometers

Combination optical instruments in heading 9013.

9027Same rate: 35%

If manual analog non-electrical refractometers

Non-electrical versions in different electrical/non-electrical split.

3822.90.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If diagnostic lab reagents/standards accompanying

If imported with lab chemicals, may composite classify.

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Import Tips & Compliance

ATC (automatic temperature compensation) specs prevent thermometer confusion

Provide RI vs concentration tables for end use

Clean optics certification for accuracy claims

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