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Motic SMZ-171 Stereoscopic Microscope from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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