Darkfield Microscope for Bacteria Viewing from Germany
Compound microscope with darkfield condenser illuminating unstained bacteria against black background up to 1000x. Classifies in HTS 9011.80.00.00 as specialized 'other microscope' for microbiological optics. Vital for live pathogen observation.
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
• Darkfield slider/condenser specs mandatory for classification
• Research tool positioning; avoid medical testing descriptions
• Oil immersion objective documentation for high magnification