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Atomic Absorption Spectrometer from China

Benchtop AAS for trace metal chemical analysis in environmental, food, and pharmaceutical samples using light absorption by vaporized atoms. Classified under HTS 9027.89.80.30 as a chemical analysis instrument. High sensitivity for heavy metals detection.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0125%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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Declare lamp types (hollow cathode) and nebulizer systems in detail

Ensure hydride generation accessories are noted as integral parts

Avoid misclassification by emphasizing atomic spectroscopy over general optics