Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM) from China

Scanning tunneling microscopes (STM) measure quantum tunneling currents between a sharp probe and sample surface for atomic-scale imaging. Falls under HTS 9012.10.00.00 as a non-optical microscope using electron tunneling. Essential for surface science and nanotechnology research.

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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

Specify vibration isolation requirements and piezo scanner specifications in import docs

Include cryogenic capability details if ultra-high vacuum (UHV) model

Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM) from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9012.10.00.00