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Zeiss Microtome Encoder Sensor from Germany

Optical encoder sensor for Zeiss microtomes, electrically measuring blade position for sub-micron accuracy in research sectioning. Falls under HTS 9027.90.59.95 as an electrical part for checking instruments in physical analysis. Critical for reproducible thin sections.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Declare as 'optical-electrical hybrid for metrology' to align with Chapter 90

Provide resolution specs (e.g

0.1μm) in invoices for technical validation