Microtome Disposable Blade from China
High-carbon steel disposable blade for paraffin-embedded tissue sectioning in rotary microtomes (subheading 9027.90.30 microtomes themselves, but blades as parts). Feather or Leica-style for pathology labs. Under 9027.90.84.00 as accessory.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify angle (35°) and thickness (0.25mm) matching microtome clearance
• Sterile packaging requires medical device consideration
• Bulk blades risk 8208 classification as knives