Zeiss Axio Reader Microfiche Copier Station

Professional-grade microfiche reader with integrated thermal copy printer for library and archival use, capable of producing duplicates from 35mm-105mm microforms. Classified under HTS 9008.50.20.00 due to its optical projection system and explicit copy production from microform media. Supports high-resolution imaging up to 100x magnification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

9013.80Lower: 14.5% vs 17.5%

If configured for medical microform analysis without copying

Auxiliary optical microscopes for lab/medical use without copy function classify in heading 9013.

8472.90.90Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If imported as office copying machine parts/accessories

Components principally for photocopiers rather than microform-specific optics go to Chapter 84.

9031.49Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If for industrial quality control microform inspection

Measuring optical instruments for technical inspection exclude consumer copying devices.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide optical projection diagrams in documentation to distinguish from digital scanners classified elsewhere

Comply with FDA import requirements if marketed for medical record microfilm duplication

Avoid bulk packaging; import as complete units to prevent part classification under 9008.90

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