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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of microscopes for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography & microprojection (SITC 87143) totaled $502K in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Microscopes for Photomicrography, Cinephotomicrography & Microprojection paid $79K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $478K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataOptical microscopes configured specifically for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography, or microprojection — where the instrument is designed to capture or project magnified images rather than solely for direct visual observation — occupy this specialized heading. These systems are used in pathology labs, materials testing facilities, and academic research where image documentation is integral to the instrument's function. The distinction from general optical microscopes (SITC 87145) rests on the instrument's design integration with imaging or projection systems, not merely the addition of an aftermarket camera adapter.
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The instrument should be purpose-built for image capture or projection — for example, featuring a dedicated camera port, integrated illumination optimized for photography, and a mechanical design that prioritizes image output over direct eyepiece viewing. A standard microscope with an aftermarket camera adapter attached at import would more likely classify under the general microscope heading.
While traditional film-based cinephotomicrography has largely been replaced by digital video microscopy, the SITC heading remains relevant for high-speed digital video microscopy systems that are purpose-designed for capturing dynamic biological or materials processes at the microscopic scale. Modern equivalents include high-frame-rate digital microscope cameras integrated into dedicated instrument platforms.
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