Leica Disposable Microtome Blades from Japan
High-grade stainless steel blades engineered for Leica RM-series microtomes in clinical histology labs. These blades create sections as thin as 0.5 microns for subsequent optical microscopy examination. Falls under HTS 9027.90.68.00 as 'other' parts of optical analysis microtomes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide blade angle and thickness specifications matching microtome requirements in commercial invoice
• Ensure supplier declarations confirm medical device registration if for clinical diagnostic use