Zeiss Microtome Encoder Sensor from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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