Waters Acquity UPLC System from Japan
Ultra-performance liquid chromatography system sent abroad for customer demonstration and returned. As US-made Chapter 90 instrument, qualifies under 9801.00.10.90 for duty-free reimportation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Retain demo agreements with end-user signatures confirming instrument condition upon return
• Use CBP's Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) for streamlined reimport filing
• Maintain spare parts inventory records separate from main instrument to avoid classification issues