# 2026-16447: Diamond Windows Dodge Duties for US Science Labs—Comment Now!

2026-16447, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory et al; Application(s) for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments, is a Federal Register notice from Commerce Department, International Trade Administration published 2026-08-12 (as of 2026-08-19).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-16447
- Title: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory et al; Application(s) for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Commerce Department; International Trade Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 52040
- Published: 2026-08-12
- Effective: unknown
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-08-19

## In one line

Diamond Windows Dodge Duties for US Science Labs—Comment Now!

## Summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and UChicago Argonne LLC are asking to bring in special scientific instruments from the UK and Germany without paying import taxes. These tools, like the Nu Sapphire and CVD Diamond Windows, are unique and not made in the U.S., helping important research projects. If you want to comment, you have until September 1, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to speak up!

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-16447 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/12/2026-16447/pacific-northwest-national-laboratory-et-al-applications-for-duty-free-entry-of-scientific)
- [2026-16447 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-12/pdf/2026-16447.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-16447 (as of 2026-08-19).