U.S. imports of Stereoscopic Microscopes (HS 901110) totaled $21.9M in August 2026, imported from 24 countries.
Importers of Stereoscopic Microscopes paid $2.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.97% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Stereoscopic Microscopes imports of $21.9M in August 2026 ran 52% above the year-to-date monthly average of $14.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataStereoscopic microscopes — which provide three-dimensional, low-magnification views and are widely used in electronics assembly, surgical training, gemology, and biological dissection — are split in the US tariff schedule between units equipped with image-capture capability (9011104000) and all other stereoscopic models (9011108000), with a legacy line (9011100000) also present. Germany is the dominant supplier to the US, reflecting the global leadership of German precision optics manufacturers in this segment; Singapore and China are also significant sources. Buyers should be aware that Chinese-origin stereoscopic microscopes may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, while German-origin instruments are not currently subject to comparable trade remedy measures.
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340 import shipments a month
A stereoscopic microscope uses two separate optical paths — one for each eye — to produce a three-dimensional image at relatively low magnification, typically for manipulation or inspection tasks. Compound optical microscopes (heading 9011.80) use a single optical path and achieve much higher magnification for viewing thin specimens. The design of the optical system, not the magnification range alone, determines the correct heading.
Yes — the US tariff schedule specifically separates stereoscopic microscopes with means to photograph the image (9011104000) from those without (9011108000). If a camera or digital imaging module is integrated into the microscope at the time of importation, the unit should be classified under the imaging-capable line, which may carry a different duty rate.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9011108000 | Stereoscopic Microscopes, NESOI | $21.6M | 11.96% | 99.98% | $2.6M |
| 9011104000 | Stereoscopic Microscopes With Means to Photo Image | $195K | 13.04% | 100.00% | $25K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9011100000 | Stereoscopic Microscopes | $3.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 9011
Subheading 901110 · $21.9M of $51.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$21.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $170.4M of Stereoscopic Microscopes and exported $31.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and Singapore together supply 90% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Germany 10.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.0200% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.97% of imports for consumption.