Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes; parts and accessories thereof:
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Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes; parts and accessories thereof:
Level: headingGeneral duty: Varies / see child provision
What does HTS 9027 cover?
This provision appears in the 2026 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States under the following legal tariff hierarchy. A product must match the wording and applicable section or chapter notes before this code is used on an entry.
1Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes; parts and accessories thereof:
Based on USITC HTS 2026 Revision 12, published July 21, 2026. The general rate does not include every origin-specific program, Section 301 or 232 measure, antidumping or countervailing duty, quota, or other agency requirement.