Boulder Ultramicrotome for Electron Microscopy from China
Designed for ultrathin sectioning (50nm-5μm) of specimens for transmission electron microscopy, the Boulder microtome uses diamond knives for nanoscale biological samples. Essential for cell biology and virology research. Classified under HTS 9027.90.2000 as specialized microtome for physical analysis.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Include diamond knife compatibility specs; declare as research instrument
• Electron microscopy lab affidavits crucial for proper classification
• Ultra-fine tolerances may trigger additional metrology inspection—prepare certs