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
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Classify as microtome, not refrigerator, by emphasizing pathology sectioning in commercial invoice
• Include biomedical freezer compliance docs; verify EPA refrigerant declarations