Near-Field Scanning Optical Microscope (NSOM) from Japan
NSOMs achieve resolution beyond diffraction limit using sub-wavelength apertures despite optical detection. Still HTS 9012.10.00.00 as specialized non-standard optical microscope. For plasmonics and nanophotonics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify aperture probe dimensions (<100nm)
• Laser safety class documentation required