HS code for liquid chromatograph in China: 9027201200
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HS code for liquid chromatograph in China

The HS code for liquid chromatograph in China is 9027201200 — Liquid chromatographs instruments.

MFN duty 0% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 液相色谱仪

Official tariff line authoritative
Official Chinese customs nomenclature for the code above. Rates are the reference figures of the current schedule; always confirm against the full record.
HS code Description (official English) Chinese customs wording MFN VAT Detail
9027201200 Liquid chromatographs instruments 液相色谱仪 0% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers liquid chromatograph. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
9027201100 Gas chromatographs instruments 0% 13% Open
9027201900 Other chromatographs instruments 0% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “liquid chromatograph”
Grouped from real Chinese import declarations. This list includes parts and components codes — that is expected, because components are imported far more often than finished machines. Use it to see how the product is classified in practice, not as the final answer.
HS code Description (official English) Declarations MFN VAT Detail
9027900000 Microtomes; parts and accessories of instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis 2,214 0% 13% Open
9027201200 Liquid chromatographs instruments 338 0% 13% Open
9027201100 Gas chromatographs instruments 116 0% 13% Open
9027201900 Other chromatographs instruments 103 0% 13% Open
8523492010 Optical media For reproducing phenomena,containing information on human genetic resources 53 0% 9% Open
Why 9027201200 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 9027 — Physical and chemical analysis instruments and devices (such as polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analyzers); Instruments and devices for measuring or testing viscosity, porosity, swelling, surface tension, and similar properties; Instruments and devices (including exposure meters) for measuring or inspecting heat, sound, or light; Mirror slicer , chapter 90 — Instruments and equipment for optics, photography, film, metrology, inspection, medical or surgical use, precision instruments and equipment; Parts and accessories of the above-mentioned items .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “液相色谱仪”, which contains the term used for liquid chromatograph in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 2,214 import records whose product descriptions match liquid chromatograph are declared under this heading family, i.e. 59% of the declarations matching the term fall under the single most-used code.
  • Reference only: classification is decided by China Customs on the goods as presented. Rates shown are the schedule’s reference figures and can include unit-based (specific) duties — see the full record for the complete breakdown.
Frequently asked

What is the HS code for liquid chromatograph in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for liquid chromatograph is 9027201200 — Liquid chromatographs instruments. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 0% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to liquid chromatograph?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover liquid chromatograph: 9027201100 (Gas chromatographs instruments); 9027201900 (Other chromatographs instruments). The right code depends on the specific form, material and end use, so check the product description against each line.

Do parts and accessories of liquid chromatograph use a different HS code?

Yes. Parts and accessories are classified separately from the finished article. The Chinese schedule lists 9027900000 (检镜切片机、理化分析仪器零件) for parts of this product. Import declarations for liquid chromatograph also frequently use that line, so confirm whether you are shipping the complete item or its components.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for liquid chromatograph?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "liquid chromatograph", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 9027900000 — Microtomes; parts and accessories of instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis, used in 2,214 records in our sample.

How is liquid chromatograph classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: liquid chromatograph falls under heading 9027 and statistical line 9027201200. Chinese customs wording for this line is “液相色谱仪” (English: Liquid chromatographs instruments). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

Other products classified in heading 9027
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