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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• ATC (automatic temperature compensation) specs prevent thermometer confusion
• Provide RI vs concentration tables for end use
• Clean optics certification for accuracy claims