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Charged Microscope Slides

Adhesion-treated glass slides with positive charge to hold tissue sections without clips. Despite surface treatment, they remain microscope slides under HTS 7017.90.10.00 for lab use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7017.90Same rate: 37.5%

If coating significantly alters glass properties

Heavily coated slides may be considered 'other' pharmaceutical glassware.

7010.90Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If imported as coated glass sheets before slide cutting

Coated float glass sheets classify under heading 7010 prior to final forming.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Document treatment as 'polysine-coated' without claiming chemical composition changes; obtain supplier's classification ruling; separate from untreated slides for accurate duty calculation