Portable Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer from Japan
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 — 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
• 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