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%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 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