Labs Seek Tax-Free Imports of Advanced Research Tools
Published Date: 7/8/2026
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UChicago Argonne LLC and other top research labs want to bring in some super cool scientific instruments from Korea, Switzerland, and Japan without paying import taxes. These tools help study batteries, cells, and other advanced science stuff that can’t be made in the U.S. If you have thoughts, speak up by July 28, 2026, before these duty-free entries get the green light!
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