Shandon Finesse 325 Retracting Rotary Microtome from China
The Finesse 325 features blade retraction technology to protect samples during upstroke, ideal for fragile neurological tissues in neuropathology. It offers 0.5 micron precision for research-grade sections. HTS 9027.90.2000 classification reflects its role in physical tissue analysis.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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)
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