Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscope

A microscope system using pulsed UV/visible optical radiations to measure fluorescence decay times for biomolecular analysis. Classified in HTS 9027.50.80.60 for other optical radiation instruments performing physical/chemical analysis. Used in cell biology research.

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.

9011.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If a compound optical microscope without analytical electronics

Basic compound microscopes for observation classified earlier in 9011.10.

9027Same rate: 35%

If other instruments without optical radiations

Non-optical analysis instruments like mass spectrometers in 9027.80.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 35%

If automated laboratory robotic analysis stations

Fully automated lab machines classified as having individual functions in 8479.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Technical specs must show time-correlated single photon counting for analysis distinction

May require FDA 510(k) if biomedical applications; declare research use accordingly

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