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Duty-Free Entry (Scientific Instruments) / HS 90 - Commerce Grants Duty-Free Entry for Scientific Instruments to Rice University et al. as of 2020-12-03 · Traverse

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ExecutiveDec 3, 2020Updated Apr 24, 2026

Commerce Grants Duty-Free Entry for Scientific Instruments to Rice University et al.

DateDec 3, 2020

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The Department of Commerce issued a decision approving duty-free entry of scientific instruments for Rice University and other applicants under the Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials Importation Act. This instrument allows qualifying U.S. institutions to import foreign scientific equipment without paying customs duties when no comparable domestic product exists.

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Scope: HS 90 / US / Duty-Free Entry (Scientific Instruments)
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