Ivy League Begs for Tax-Free Gadgets, Feds Nod
Published Date: 9/4/2026
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Universities Seek Duty-Free Instrument Imports
The Department of Commerce published applications for duty-free entry of scientific instruments filed by institutions such as Northwestern University, Cornell University, the University of Michigan, and others (examples include docket numbers 26-008, 26-019, and 26-147). The notice invites public comments under Section 6(c) of the Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials Importation Act and requires comments to comply with 15 CFR 301.5(a)(3) and (4) and be postmarked on or before September 24, 2026; mailed to Statutory Import Programs Staff, Room 40005, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230, with an emailed copy to [email protected].
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