Setting up or expanding a biotech lab, pharma research or production? If you’re sourcing new equipment, tariffs on imported instruments can seriously inflate your costs, and daily tariff uncertainly can make budgeting a stressful struggle. But there’s a simple way to stay on budget with no surprises — purchase high-quality used lab equipment already located in the U.S.

At a time when research budgets are tight and timelines are critical, avoiding import duties on internationally manufactured equipment isn’t just smart—it’s strategic.

Why Are Tariffs a Problem?

Many of the industry’s most trusted lab equipment brands may be manufactured outside the United States.

• AB Sciex (Singapore)
• Agilent Technologies (Malaysia, Singapore)
• Beckman Coulter (global manufacturing)
• Cytiva – AKTA Fleet (Sweden)
• Eppendorf (Germany)
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Scotland, Italy)
• Sartorius (Germany)
• Shimadzu (Japan)
• Waters Corporation (global manufacturing)

When you import new instruments from these brands, you may face significant tariffs—in some cases, up to 25%—plus added freight and customs costs. Those expenses add up fast.

The Alternative: Buy Pre-Owned, Already in the U.S.

By purchasing refurbished or used equipment that’s already within U.S. borders, you eliminate import duties altogether. No delays, no customs, no surprises—just savings and speed in getting your lab or facility to work.

Here’s what you gain:

• Free of Tariff Uncertainty: Avoid international duties and keep your capital focused where it belongs—on your research.

• Top-Tier Brands, Lower Prices: Save up to 40–70% on trusted equipment from leading manufacturers.

• Faster Deployment: No waiting for overseas shipments—our inventory from over 200,000 square feet of warehouse space is available for immediate delivery.

• Eco-Conscious Procurement: Buying used supports sustainability and waste reduction initiatives.

• Performance You Can Trust: When you choose equipment available as Surplus Solutions Refurbished, you get a 90 day warranty on equipment tested to OEM standards.

Brands You Know. Performance You Trust.

Whether you’re looking for LC/MS, flow cytometers, bioreactors, HPLCs, biosafety cabinets, fume hoods, confocal microscopes, centrifuges, or incubators, you’ll find dependable, lab-ready systems from brands like AB Sciex, Agilent, Beckman Coulter, Cytivia, Eppendorf, Sartorius, and Thermo Fisher—without the hidden costs of importation.

Don’t Let Tariffs Disrupt Your Lab’s Progress

Leading biotech firms are making the switch to domestically located, pre-owned equipment—cutting costs without cutting corners. If you’re looking to equip your lab efficiently and economically, we can help you do it right.