OCT Optical Coherence Tomography Scanner

A near-infrared interferometric scanner using optical radiations for high-resolution cross-sectional imaging and analysis of tissue microstructure. Fits HTS 9027.50.80.60 as other optical radiation instrument for physical analysis, though often medical. Research and industrial versions classified here.

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🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9018.50.00.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for ophthalmic or other medical diagnostic use

Medical diagnostic optical instruments classified in 9018.50 per chapter exclusions.

9031.49.40Same rate: 35%

If industrial non-contact profilometers for surfaces

Dimension/contactless measuring instruments using interference in 9031.49.

9013.80Lower: 14.5% vs 35%

If other optical diffraction instruments

Pure interferometers for optical applications in 9013.80.

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Distinguish research/industrial from medical devices requiring FDA clearance

Axial resolution specs (<10μm) confirm analytical optical coherence function

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