Charged Microscope Slides from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document treatment as 'polysine-coated' without claiming chemical composition changes; obtain supplier's classification ruling; separate from untreated slides for accurate duty calculation