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Motic SMZ-171 Stereoscopic Microscope from China

Motic SMZ-171 offers 6.7x-45x magnification with large field of view for educational biology and material science. Ergonomic design for prolonged use. 'Other' stereomicroscope under HTS 9011.10.80.00.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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

• School/university purchase orders prove educational use vs. commercial/industrial

• Ensure packaging clearly indicates complete optical instrument, not components

• Avoid classification issues by excluding capacity measures or machine fittings