9011.20.80.00
Other
Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection; parts and accessories thereof: Other microscopes, for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection
Duty rates
Column 1 (General / MFN)
7.2%
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
45%
Column 1 (Special / FTA)
Free
Eligible
The rates above are statutory column rates. Trade remedies in Chapter 99 (Section 301, 232, IEEPA, reciprocal) and FTA preferences can change the duty owed on a given entry — see below.
Trade measures (Chapter 99)
9903.03.01
The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 10%
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Effective from February 24, 2026 through July 24, 2026
9903.03.02
The duty provided in the applicable subheading
Articles the product of any country that (1) were loaded onto a vessel at the port of loading and in transit on the final mode of transit prior to entry into the United States, before 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on February 24, 2026; and (2) are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, before 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on February 28, 2026
Effective from February 24, 2026 through July 24, 2026
9903.03.03
The duty provided in the applicable subheading
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Effective from February 24, 2026 through July 24, 2026
9903.03.04
The duty provided in the applicable subheading
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Effective from February 24, 2026 through July 24, 2026
9903.03.05
The duty provided in the applicable subheading
Articles of civil aircraft (all aircraft other than military aircraft); their engines, parts and components; their other parts, components and subassemblies; and ground flight simulators and their parts and components of any country, provided for in subdivision (aa)(iv) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Effective from February 24, 2026 through July 24, 2026
9903.03.06
The duty provided in the applicable subheading
Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Effective from February 24, 2026 through July 24, 2026
9903.03.07
The duty provided in the applicable subheading
Articles the product of Canada, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(vi) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Applies to origin: CA
Effective from February 24, 2026 through July 24, 2026
9903.03.08
The duty provided in the applicable subheading
Articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(vii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Applies to origin: MX
Effective from February 24, 2026 through July 24, 2026
9903.03.09
The duty provided in the applicable subheading
Articles of textiles or apparel the product of Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras or Nicaragua, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(viii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Applies to origin: CR, SV, GT, HN, NI, DO
Effective from February 24, 2026 through July 24, 2026
9903.03.10
The duty provided in the applicable subheading
Articles that are donations, by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, such as food, clothing and medicine, intended to be used to relieve human suffering
Effective from February 24, 2026 through July 24, 2026
9903.03.11
The duty provided in the applicable subheading
Articles that are informational materials, including but not limited to publications, films, posters, phonograph records, photographs, microfilms, microfiche, tapes, compact disks, CD ROMs, artworks and news wire feeds
Applies to origin: IL
Effective from February 24, 2026 through July 24, 2026
9903.88.03
LIST_1
The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25%
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Applies to origin: CN
Effective from August 23, 2018
Related CBP rulings
The tariff classification of a compound microscope from Taiwan
The GS-M8M-B digital microscope is designed to convert optical fields of views of objects into digital images that are displayed on a color display. It can be (1) attached to a stand to hold it in place or (2) held in the hand. The stand st
The tariff classification of VisionTek from Germany
You describe VisionTek as a digital imaging capture system for the anatomical pathology clinical and research markets. VisionTek is also referred to as digital microscope DM01. It is designed for use in research pathology laboratories. Visi
The tariff classification of stereoscopic microscopes imported with digital cameras
The Leica M series microscopes are described as high performance stereomicroscopes. Stereoscopic microscopes are compound optical microscopes that allow specimens to be viewed in three dimensions. The model numbers of the stereomicroscopes
The tariff classification of binocular and trinocular stereo microscope bodies from Japan
The two items for which you are requesting a ruling are the binocular microscope, model number EMZ-5 and the trinocular microscope, model number EMZ-5TR. The EMZ-5 and the EMZ-5TR are stereo microscopes bodies, which have 7 to 45 power magn
The tariff classification of mini microscopes from China
The mini microscope SKU number 10048307 consists of an eyepiece, an objective lens and a specimen slide. The microscope measures 4 ½ inches tall and 3 inches wide and is battery operated. The battery is included. The mini microscope is comp
The tariff classification of surgical microscopes from China.
You state that the surgical microscope will be imported for clinical use during the practice of dentistry for magnification of the surgical field during dental treatments. While the surgical microscope contains double eyepieces, it has only
The tariff classification of the Universal Comparison Macroscope (UCM) and the Comparison Macroscope (COMAC)
The Universal Comparison Macroscope (UCM) for Forensic Investigations is a macroscope used for forensic comparison of documents, tool marks, cartridges and bullets, banknotes and coins, and illegally produced tablets. The instrument will co
The tariff classification of the Exploring Micro Science Childrens Book Box Set made in China
The submitted item is identified in your letter as the Exploring Micro Science Childrens Book Box Set. The sample consists of a self-assembly microscope, one blank glass slide, one prepared natural fibers glass slide, and a 32-page book ent
Field Microscope Kits; NAFTA eligibility
The merchandise at issue is the Richardson RFM-2L Professional Field Kit. The kit includes the Richardson Field Microscope (2-RFM-2L) with operator's manual, Richardson test slide and user guide, RFM-2 objectives, RFM-2L AC Adapter, C-mount
The tariff classification and status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), of RTM-3 Microscope from Canada; Article 509
The tariff classification and status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), of RTM-3 Microscope from Canada; Article 509
The tariff classification of the Science Tech Microscope Set made in China
The submitted item number 36797 is identified as the Science Tech Microscope Set. The submitted Science Tech Microscope Set consists of a microscope with 100 power - 900 power zoom magnification with a light and projector, a micro data bank
Protest 3001-01-100486; Compound optical microscope; and Maxscope viewer
Protestant filed the subject two entries of goods on November 3 and 19, 2000. The entries included two kits of articles described by protestant as a “deluxe microscope kit,” model 1W29R, and a “maxscope kit,” model 1W62Y. Protestant classif
Other codes in heading 9011
Duty by origin country
The rate above is the statutory base. Total landed duty depends on origin — see the calculated rate for 9011.20.80.00 from each major US trading partner.
Need to defend this classification?
TariffLens generates GRI reasoning, cites the right CBP rulings, and builds the audit trail you need for reasonable care.
Book a demo →