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
9903.88.0125%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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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