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Fiber Optic Light Guide Bundle for Microscopes from Germany

Flexible coherent fiber bundle transmitting illumination to measuring microscope workpieces. Classified HTS 9031.90.59.00 as accessory for other optical measuring instruments. Maintains light intensity uniformity for consistent measurements.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Numerical aperture and coherence specs prove measuring application

• Chapter 90 note 1(h) excludes general fiber optic connectors

• Incoherent bundles risk 5404 classification