Olympus SZX16 Stereomicroscope with DP73 Camera from China
The Olympus SZX16 is a stereoscopic microscope equipped with a built-in DP73 digital camera system for capturing high-resolution images of specimens. It falls under HTS 9011.10.40.00 because it is a compound optical stereomicroscope specifically provided with a means for photographing the image, enabling photomicrography for research and documentation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify the microscope includes an integrated camera port or digital imaging system as per HTS 9011.10.40.00 to avoid reclassification to basic stereoscopes
• Provide detailed technical specs and user manuals confirming photomicrographic capabilities during customs entry
• Ensure CE marking or FDA compliance for biomedical use; common pitfall is incomplete optical component declarations