Atomic Force Microscope from Japan
High-speed AFM with environmental control for live cell imaging (chapter 90). No equivalent combination of speed, resolution, and environmental control domestically available. For nonprofit nanotechnology research.
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
• Specify scan speed (frames/sec) and environmental control parameters in application
• Vibration isolation requirements may need special customs handling instructions
• 5-year institutional use restriction strictly enforced by Customs Service