Sakura Tissue-Tek TEC 5 Cryostat Microtome from Mexico
The Tissue-Tek TEC 5 combines cryostat refrigeration with microtome sectioning for rapid frozen tissue diagnosis in surgical pathology. It maintains -20°C to -10°C temperatures while producing 5-50 micron sections. HTS 9027.90.2000 covers the microtome function despite refrigeration, as primary use is tissue sectioning.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Classify as microtome, not refrigerator, by emphasizing pathology sectioning in commercial invoice
• Include biomedical freezer compliance docs; verify EPA refrigerant declarations