Zeiss Opteca III Microfiche Reader from Japan
Professional microfiche reader-printer for 35mm to 105mm fiche formats used in government and legal archives. Supports continuous tone printing and turret lens system for magnification up to 50x. Falls under HTS 9008.50.3000 as 'other' microform reader capable of copy production.
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
• Provide detailed magnification range and film type certification; EU-origin units may qualify for preferential tariffs
• Include user manual confirming non-cinematographic use to distinguish from Chapter 85 video equipment