Spectrophotometer Quartz Cuvette from China
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.
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
• 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