Inverted Metallurgical Microscope 1000x from China
An inverted compound microscope designed for examining metallurgical samples from below the stage, offering up to 1000x magnification. Falls under HTS 9011.80.00.00 as 'other microscopes' for its specialized material science optical configuration. Used in quality control for metal alloys and semiconductors.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
• Specify 'metallurgical grade optics' and sample stage configuration in invoice to justify 9011 classification over general lab equipment
• Include calibration certificates showing optical precision suitable for material analysis but not metrology-grade measurement
• Separate metallurgical accessories like polarizing filters if imported individually to avoid parts classification issues