9027.20.80.90 - Other 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 40% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 9027.20.80.90, encompasses "Other" chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments that do not fall under the specific subheadings for gas or liquid chromatographs. This category is reserved for instruments that perform chromatographic or electrophoretic analysis but do not fit the defined criteria of gas or liquid-based separation techniques. Examples could include specialized instruments utilizing different separation media or unique detection methods not explicitly covered elsewhere.
The key distinction for this "Other" category lies in its residual nature. Unlike its siblings, 9027.20.80.30 (Gas chromatographs) and 9027.20.80.60 (Liquid chromatographs), which are defined by the mobile phase used in their separation process, this subheading captures instruments that do not conform to those specific methodologies. Therefore, classification here depends on the absence of features that would definitively place an instrument into the gas or liquid chromatograph categories.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories for this specific code. Classification under 9027.20.80.90 requires a thorough examination of the instrument's operational principles and technical specifications to confirm it does not meet the criteria for gas or liquid chromatographs, thereby justifying its inclusion in this residual "Other" category for chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments.