Darkfield Microscope for Bacteria Viewing from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Darkfield slider/condenser specs mandatory for classification
• Research tool positioning; avoid medical testing descriptions
• Oil immersion objective documentation for high magnification