9027.20—Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments
General duty rate
Free
Across 7 10-digit lines
Coverage on this page
Plain-English explanation
HTS 9027.20 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments. It sits in Chapter 90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof, Section XVIII: Optical, Photographic, Cinematographic, Measuring, Checking, Precision, Medical or Surgical Instruments and Apparatus; Clocks and Watches; Musical Instruments; Parts and Accessories Thereof and rolls up 7 10-digit statistical lines, all with a general duty rate of Free. No Chapter 99 tariff modifications or AD/CVD orders currently flag any line under this subheading in Tandom's catalog.
10-digit lines under 9027.20(7)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 9027.20 cover?
HTS 9027.20 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments. It belongs to Chapter 90 and rolls up 7 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 9027.20?
Every 10-digit line under HTS 9027.20 carries a general (Column 1) duty rate of Free. Section 301, Section 232, and AD/CVD overlays may stack on top of this rate at the per-line level — open a specific 10-digit code to see its complete tariff stack.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 9027.20?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 9027.20 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 9027.20?
No active AD/CVD (antidumping or countervailing duty) orders currently flag any line under HTS 9027.20 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; any new orders will appear here within 24h of publication.
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