Spectrophotometer Quartz Cuvette

Precision quartz cuvettes designed for use in UV-Vis spectrophotometers of subheading 9027.30 to hold liquid samples during absorbance measurements. Made from high-purity quartz for optical transparency in UV range, these cuvettes are essential accessories for accurate spectroscopic analysis. Classified under 9027.90.64.00 as parts of optical analysis instruments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7017.90.50.00Higher: 41.7% vs 35%

If sold as general laboratory glassware without specific instrument designation

Quartz labware not dedicated to specific optical analyzers falls under laboratory glassware heading.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 35%

If disposable plastic cuvettes rather than quartz

Plastic cuvettes classified by material composition under other articles of plastics.

9027.90Same rate: 35%

If parts for chromatographic instruments (9027.90) rather than spectrophotometers

Different parent instrument subheadings have separate parts classifications.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify cuvette dimensions and material specs match exact spectrophotometer model to avoid misclassification as general labware

Provide manufacturer specs confirming quartz purity >99.99% and UV transmission for optical instrument classification

Include end-use declaration specifying pairing with 9027.30 spectrophotometers to prevent reclassification to heading 7017

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