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Microm HM 340E Rotary Microtome from Germany

The HM 340E is a manual rotary microtome for precise paraffin sectioning in research and clinical histology, with 50-60mm vertical stroke and 1-60 micron range. Its robust construction suits high-volume labs producing diagnostic slides. Properly classified in HTS 9027.90.2000 as a microtome for physical analysis.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include precise thickness range specs to confirm microtome function vs general slicers

• Medical device listing required; prepare for CBP tissue analysis instrument verification

• Bundle with anti-roll plates? Declare as set to maintain 9027 classification