Leica RM2255 Fully Automated Rotary Microtome from Japan
The Leica RM2255 is a fully automated rotary microtome designed for precise sectioning of paraffin-embedded tissue samples in histology labs. It features smooth manual or motorized operation with adjustable blade angles for consistent thin sections down to 1 micron. Classified under HTS 9027.90.2000 as a microtome for physical analysis in pathological examination.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA establishment registration as microtomes are Class I medical devices requiring 510(k) exemption confirmation
• Include detailed technical specs and user manuals to verify classification as laboratory microtome, not surgical instrument
• Avoid misclassification as general lab machinery under 8479 by providing evidence of tissue sectioning purpose