Microscopes other than optical microscopes; diffraction apparatus; parts and accessories thereof
2 declarable lines
Heading 9012 covers microscopes other than optical microscopes and diffraction apparatus, plus their parts and accessories. It has two declarable lines: complete microscopes and diffraction apparatus, and parts and accessories. Both lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Scanning electron microscopes
- Transmission electron microscopes
- Scanning probe microscopes
- Atomic force microscopes
- Electron diffraction apparatus
- Specimen holders for electron microscopes
- Electron guns for non-optical microscopes
- Vacuum chambers dedicated to electron microscopes
How to choose the right subheading
- Decide whether the item is a complete non-optical microscope or diffraction apparatus, or a part or accessory for that equipment.
- Confirm the microscope is not an optical microscope; optical microscopes are excluded from heading 9012.
- Confirm the device is a microscope or diffraction apparatus, not a spectrometer, laser, or X-ray generator.
- For parts and accessories, confirm the item is solely or principally for equipment of heading 9012.
- Do not classify unmounted optical elements here; those follow the rules for optical elements.
Often confused with
- Heading 9011Compound optical microscopes
Optical microscopes are covered by heading 9011, not 9012.
- Heading 9013Lasers other than laser diodes
Lasers are classified in heading 9013.
- Heading 9027Spectrometers
Spectrometers and similar analysis instruments are in heading 9027.
- Heading 9022X-ray tubes and X-ray generators
X-ray apparatus and generators are in heading 9022.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for an electron microscope?
A complete electron microscope is classified under 9012.10.00.00, general (MFN) rate Free.
What is the duty on parts for non-optical microscopes?
Parts and accessories for equipment of heading 9012 are classified under 9012.90.00.00, general (MFN) rate Free.
How do I classify a non-optical microscope and its spare part?
The complete non-optical microscope or diffraction apparatus goes in 9012.10.00.00, general (MFN) rate Free; a part or accessory solely for that equipment goes in 9012.90.00.00, general (MFN) rate Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.