HTS 9810.00.60Articles entered for the use of any nonprofit institution, whether public or private, established for educational or scientific purposes: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)

What that translates to:Scientific instruments with no U.S.-made equal (note 6), nonprofits

Also written 98100060 or 9810.00.6000. Rates as CBP is collecting them today. Updated Oct 1, 2026.

Country of origin

Scientific instruments with no U.S.-made equal (note 6)… (HTS 9810.00.60) from China, as of Oct 1, 2026: this is a special provision (chapter 98); ask a licensed customs broker how duties apply.

Total duty rateAsk a broker

Regular dutyBase rate (MFN) in the tariff scheduleFree

Total dutyAsk a broker

This is a special provision (chapter 98). Whether extra tariffs apply depends on the provision; ask a licensed customs broker.

Sources: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026).

Estimate your duty

Special rules apply to this code or country, so we don't estimate it here. A licensed customs broker can work it out for your shipment.

Importing under HTS 9810.00.60? Talk to a licensed broker

Classification, filing, customs bonds and refund help. CBP publishes the brokers permitted at each port.

Find a licensed broker

Opens CBP's list of permitted customs brokers. We're not paid for this link.

Details for customs filings

Official description

Articles entered for the use of any nonprofit institution, whether public or private, established for educational or scientific purposes: 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)

Legal text from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026), chapter 98: Special classification provisions.

Statistical lines

The 10-digit numbers used on entry paperwork. They share this code's duty rates.

9810.00.6000 (9810006000)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) · reported in No.

Questions about HTS 9810.00.60

What is the duty rate for HTS 9810.00.60?

The regular (column 1 general) rate printed in the tariff schedule is Free. Additional tariffs depend on the country of origin; choose one above to see its full rate.

Is HTS 9810.00.60 subject to Section 301 tariffs?

No Section 301 tariff applies to HTS 9810.00.60 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.

Is HTS 9810.00.60 subject to Section 232 tariffs?

No Section 232 tariff applies to HTS 9810.00.60 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.

HTSLookup shows the duties CBP collects on this code by country of origin. Antidumping or countervailing duties may also apply to some exporters; they're set per company and aren't shown.