Olympus SZX16 Research Stereo Zoom Microscope from China

Olympus SZX16 provides 16.4:1 zoom ratio for high-resolution 3D imaging in life sciences research. Equipped for fluorescence and advanced photomicrography applications. Falls under HTS 9011.10.80.00 as advanced 'other' stereoscopic microscope for research.

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

Document research/lab end-use to distinguish from industrial inspection excluded by Chapter note 1(a)

Provide magnification specs and optical path diagrams if customs questions stereoscopic classification

Avoid bulk packaging resembling machine components which could trigger Section XV reclassification