Polarizing Petrographic Microscope 400x from Germany
Specialized petrographic microscope with polarizing filters for mineral thin-section analysis at 400x magnification. Under HTS 9011.80.00.00 as 'other microscopes' for geological compound optical features. Used in university labs for rock identification.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include polarizing stage and compensator specs proving specialized geology optics
• Classify filter sets as integral; separate optical elements may go to 9002
• Document academic/research end-use to distinguish from industrial measuring