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- The 200% Tax on My Invention

Recent reports from Ares Scientific and Nature confirm that cumulative tariffs on Chinese-origin laboratory and electronic test equipment have skyrocketed. As of early 2026, some specialized lab goods face cumulative rates as high as 145% . This has forced many hardware startups to choose between absorbing massive margin hits or delaying their product launches entirely. November come soon.