Zeiss Opteca III Microfiche Reader from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
Import Tips
• 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