9027.50.40.15 - Chemical analysis instruments and apparatus
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 40% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9027.50.40.15, encompasses electrical instruments and apparatus designed for chemical analysis that utilize optical radiations, specifically ultraviolet, visible, or infrared light. These instruments are employed to examine and determine the composition or properties of substances through the interaction of light with the sample. Examples include spectrophotometers, colorimeters, and fluorimeters, which measure the absorption, transmission, or emission of light at specific wavelengths to identify or quantify chemical components.
It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. While 9027.50.40.20 covers thermal analysis instruments, and 9027.50.40.50 specifically classifies photometers (which may have broader applications beyond chemical analysis), this category is limited to instruments performing chemical analyses using optical radiation. 9027.50.40.60 serves as a residual category for other electrical chemical analysis instruments not otherwise specified.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 9027.50.40.15 relies on identifying the primary function of the instrument as electrical, for chemical analysis, and its method of operation involving the use of ultraviolet, visible, or infrared optical radiations. The presence of these specific features is determinative for classification under this heading.