Fluorescence Microscope UV LED 1200x

A compound fluorescence microscope using UV LED excitation for viewing fluorescent samples at up to 1200x magnification. It is covered by HTS 9011.80.00.00 as 'other microscopes' featuring specialized optical filters and lighting. Essential for biological research on protein markers and cellular structures.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9018.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If image intensifiers or specialized for low light

Certain optical accessories for fluorescence may classify separately in heading 9018.

9022.90.60.00Same rate: 35%

If apparatus for biological or bacteriological analysis

If designed specifically for medical lab testing of biological materials, shifts to heading 9022.

9405.42.60.00Higher: 41% vs 35%

If LED lighting unit dominates over microscope function

Separate searchlights or spotlights excluded by note 1(i) and classify in Chapter 94.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document specific wavelength filters and UV safety features to prove specialized optical instrument status

Classify UV LED illuminator as integral part; separate lighting excluded by note 1(h)

Include application notes showing research microscopy use, avoiding medical diagnostic descriptions

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