Olympus BX53 Clinical Microscope

US-built clinical microscope system sent abroad for medical training program and returned unchanged. Chapter 90 optical instrument qualifies for duty-free entry under 9801.00.10.90 reimport provisions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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