Zeiss Opteca III Microfiche Reader
The Zeiss Opteca III is a professional microfiche reader-printer designed for viewing and printing microfiche formats from 35mm to 105mm, commonly used in government and legal archives. It features a turret lens system for magnification up to 50x and supports continuous tone printing. This product is classified under tariff item 9008.50.29 as an 'other' microform reader, not specifically a reader-printer, because it is not solely a microfilm or microfiche reader-printer.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the device is specifically designed as a microfilm or microfiche reader-printer
This alternative applies when the product is a dedicated reader-printer, which is a more specific classification than 'other' microform readers.
If the product is not a microform reader but another type of image projector
This covers other image projectors not elsewhere specified, in case the device has additional projection functions.
If the product is a slide projector rather than a microform reader
This applies if the device is designed for projecting slides, not microforms.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is declared as a microform reader under 9008.50.29, not as a reader-printer, to avoid misclassification
• Verify if the device includes any electrical components that might affect classification under Chapter 90 notes
• Keep documentation of the product's specifications, such as magnification range and format compatibility, for CBSA review
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