Portable Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer from Germany
A compact GC-MS instrument used for chemical analysis of volatile organic compounds in environmental and industrial samples. It falls under HTS 9027.89.80.30 as a chemical analysis apparatus employing chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques. Suitable for field and lab use in detecting pollutants and contaminants.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify instrument calibration certificates and validation reports for FDA/EPA compliance if used in regulated industries
• Include detailed technical specs and end-use statements to avoid misclassification as general lab equipment