HTS Codes / Chapter 98

9810.00.60.00

Instruments and apparatus, if no instrument or apparatus of equivalent scientific value for the purposes for which the instrument or apparatus is intended to be used is being manufactured in the United States (see U.S. note 6 to this subchapter)

Duty rates

General (MFN)

Free

Column 2 (non-MFN)

Free

Unit of quantity

No.

“General” applies to imports from most trading partners under normal trade relations. “Special” lists products eligible for reduced or duty-free treatment under programs like GSP, USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or individual free-trade agreements. “Column 2” applies to imports from countries without normal trade relations (currently Cuba and North Korea).

Chapter 98

Special classification provisions (Section XXII — Special classification and temporary provisions)