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9027.90.56.30 - Of articles of subheading 9027.30.40 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty40%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS classification covers parts and accessories specifically designed for instruments and apparatus falling under subheading 9027.30.40. Subheading 9027.30.40 pertains to spectroscopes, spectrophotometers, and colorimeters. Therefore, this category encompasses components, fittings, and attachments intended for use with these analytical instruments, which are primarily used for the measurement and analysis of light and its interaction with matter. Examples might include specific lenses, prisms, light sources, detectors, or sample holders manufactured to fit these types of devices.

This category is distinguished from its sibling categories by its precise reference to the originating subheading. For instance, sibling 9027.90.56.25 covers parts for instruments of subheading 9027.20.50 (mass spectrometers), while 9027.90.56.40 and 9027.90.56.50 are for parts of instruments classified under 9027.50.10 and 9027.50.40, respectively. This specific designation ensures that only accessories for the defined spectroscopes, spectrophotometers, and colorimeters are classified here, preventing misclassification with parts for other types of analytical equipment within the broader 9027 chapter.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. The classification is at its most specific level, meaning that any part or accessory that meets the description of being "Of articles of subheading 9027.30.40" will fall into this code. When classifying items, it is crucial to verify that the part or accessory's intended use and design align with the operational requirements of a spectroscope, spectrophotometer, or colorimeter.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 9027.90.56.30?
HTS code 9027.90.56.30 covers Of articles of subheading 9027.30.40 under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof.
›What products are classified under 9027.90.56.30?
This classification covers Of articles of subheading 9027.30.40. It is a subcategory of Of instruments and apparatus of subheading 9027.20, 9027.30, 9027.50, 9027.81 or 9027.89 (9027.90.56).
›What is the import duty rate for 9027.90.56.30?
The general rate of duty for HTS 9027.90.56.30 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 40%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 9027.90.56.30?
Imports under HTS 9027.90.56.30 are measured in kg.

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