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Portable Electrical Refractive Index Meter from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• ATC (automatic temperature compensation) specs prevent thermometer confusion

• Provide RI vs concentration tables for end use

• Clean optics certification for accuracy claims