9801.00.10.90/Waters Acquity UPLC System/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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