Articles intended solely for testing, experimental or review purposes, including specifications, photographs and similar articles for use in connection with experiments or for study
Articles intended solely for testing, experimental or review purposes, including specifications, photographs and similar articles for use in connection with experiments or for study
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 9813.00.30
Prototype Automotive ECU
Electronic Control Unit designed for vehicle engine management testing in automotive R&D labs. Imported solely for bench testing and validation of fuel injection algorithms before production. Classified under 9813.00.30 as it's intended exclusively for experimental automotive performance evaluation.
Clinical Trial Pharmaceutical Sample
Small batch of experimental drug formulation for Phase II clinical trials evaluating bioavailability. Imported by research hospital for human subject testing under FDA IND protocol. Qualifies under 9813.00.30 for review and testing purposes only.
Beta Test Smartphone Prototype
Pre-production smartphone with experimental 5G antenna design for field performance testing. Imported by tech reviewer for beta testing program evaluating signal strength and battery life. Covered by 9813.00.30 for review purposes prior to consumer release.
Experimental Wind Turbine Blade Section
Composite material test section of wind turbine blade for aerodynamic load testing in wind tunnel. Imported by renewable energy R&D facility for structural integrity experiments. 9813.00.30 applies as solely for experimental turbine development.
Laboratory Prototype Bioreactor
Single-use plastic bioreactor prototype for cell culture process optimization in biotech development. Imported for shake flask scale-up experiments evaluating oxygen transfer rates. Qualifies under 9813.00.30 for laboratory testing purposes.
Product Review Digital Camera
Pre-release mirrorless camera with experimental autofocus system for professional photography magazine review. Imported solely for performance testing and comparative image quality evaluation. 9813.00.30 covers review articles not for resale.
Semiconductor Wafer Test Sample
8-inch silicon wafer with experimental 3nm process node structures for yield analysis and electrical characterization. Imported by chip design fab for process development testing. Classified 9813.00.30 for semiconductor R&D testing.
Medical Device Prototype Stent
Drug-eluting coronary stent prototype with experimental polymer coating for benchtop and animal model testing. Imported by medical device company for regulatory submission fatigue testing. 9813.00.30 for experimental medical device development.
Aerospace Composite Test Panel
Carbon fiber reinforced polymer test panel for fatigue testing in commercial aircraft wing structure qualification. Imported by aerospace prime contractor for structural certification testing. Covered by 9813.00.30 for experimental aerospace materials.
Software Development Test Kit
Embedded development board with experimental AI accelerator chip for machine learning algorithm validation. Imported by software firm for integration testing with proprietary neural network models. 9813.00.30 for software development testing.
Food Science Flavor Extract Sample
Experimental vanilla extract formulation with novel enzymatic process for sensory panel evaluation. Imported by food R&D lab for flavor profiling and stability testing. Qualifies under 9813.00.30 for food science experimentation.
Cosmetics Formulation Test Batch
Prototype moisturizer with experimental peptide delivery system for in-vitro skin permeation testing. Imported by cosmetics R&D lab for stability and efficacy evaluation. 9813.00.30 for personal care product development.
3D Printer Filament Prototype
Experimental carbon fiber reinforced PLA filament for FDM printer material property testing. Imported by additive manufacturing lab for tensile strength and layer adhesion evaluation. Covered by 9813.00.30 for 3D printing materials R&D.
Wearable Fitness Tracker Prototype
Engineering sample smartwatch with experimental biometric sensors for accuracy validation against medical grade equipment. Imported for independent fitness tracker review testing. 9813.00.30 for wearable technology review.
Battery Cell Test Sample
Cylindrical 4680 format lithium-ion battery cell prototype for cycle life and safety testing. Imported by EV battery research consortium for destructive testing protocols. Qualifies under 9813.00.30 for energy storage R&D.