Olympus BX53 Upright Fluorescence Microscope from China

The Olympus BX53 is a compound optical microscope designed for photomicrography with integrated digital camera ports and fluorescence capabilities. It falls under HTS 9011.20.80.00 as it is specifically equipped for capturing high-resolution photographic images of microscopic specimens.

Duty Rate — China → United States

42.2%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify CE marking and ISO 13485 certification for laboratory equipment compliance

Include detailed optical specifications and photomicrography software details in commercial invoice

Avoid misclassification as general lab instruments by documenting camera integration features