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Histology Vibrating Blade Microtome from Mexico

The Histology Vibrating Blade Microtome, also known as a vibratome, uses high-frequency vibration with sapphire blades to section fresh, unfixed brain slices for neuroscience research. It produces 20-400 micron live tissue sections without requiring embedding. This is a type of microtome, classified under tariff item 9027.90.00.

Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada

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Import Tips

• Declare the vibrating blade microtome under 9027.90.00

• Provide technical specifications to the CBSA to confirm it is a microtome, not a general laboratory instrument

• Consider duty relief if used for scientific research