Frosted End Microscope Slides from Japan
Glass microscope slides with one frosted end for pencil or ink labeling of specimens. These plain slides without coverslips are specifically designed for laboratory microscopy and fall under HTS 7017.90.10.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure frosted area meets standard dimensions (20mm) for compliance; provide material safety data sheets confirming soda-lime or borosilicate composition; avoid mixing with cover glasses in same shipment to prevent valuation issues