Coin Microscope with UV Blacklight 200x from Japan
Desktop microscope for numismatics with 200x magnification and UV blacklight for counterfeit detection. Classified HTS 9011.80.00.00 as 'other microscope' with compound optics and specialized lighting. Hobbyists use for authenticating rare coins.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify UV wavelength safe for currency; avoid 'counterfeit detector' primary description
• Integral UV LED positioning prevents separate lamp classification
• Retail packaging as collector's tool, not security device