Microtome Disposable Blade from Japan
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 — 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
• Specify angle (35°) and thickness (0.25mm) matching microtome clearance
• Sterile packaging requires medical device consideration
• Bulk blades risk 8208 classification as knives