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9027.90.56.50 - Of articles of subheading 9027.50.40 🖩

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 category, 9027.90.56.50, specifically covers parts and accessories that are intended for use with electrical instruments and apparatus classified under subheading 9027.50.40. Subheading 9027.50.40 pertains to other optical instruments and apparatus for analyzing light. Therefore, items falling under 9027.90.56.50 are components or accessories designed to complement these light-analyzing devices, rather than the complete instruments themselves.

The distinction between this category and its siblings lies in the specific originating subheading of the instrument or apparatus. For instance, sibling categories like 9027.90.56.25 and 9027.90.56.30 cover parts and accessories for instruments under subheadings 9027.20 and 9027.30, respectively. Similarly, 9027.90.56.40 is for accessories of instruments under 9027.50.10. This precise referencing ensures that parts are correctly matched to the type of analytical instrument they are designed to serve.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 9027.90.56.50 requires a direct link to the specific electrical light-analyzing instruments of subheading 9027.50.40. Examples of such parts and accessories might include specialized lenses, light sources, detectors, or control modules that are integral to the functioning of these particular optical analysis instruments. The critical determinant for classification is the intended use and compatibility with the apparatus under 9027.50.40.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 9027.90.56.50?
HTS code 9027.90.56.50 covers Of articles of subheading 9027.50.40 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 9027.90.56.50?
This classification covers Of articles of subheading 9027.50.40. 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 9027.90.56.50?
The general rate of duty for HTS 9027.90.56.50 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 40%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 9027.90.56.50?
Imports under HTS 9027.90.56.50 are measured in kg.

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