Chapter 90 · Optical, photographic, measuring, medical instruments · Section 18

HS Code 9012.00

9012 Microscopes other than optical microscopes; diffraction apparatus

Heading 9012: Microscopes other than optical microscopes; diffraction apparatus; parts and accessories thereof

US duty (general)

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US HTS lines

EU CN codes

UK commodity codes

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US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources

Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.

United States - HTS lines under 9012.00

Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.

No US tariff lines under this subheading in the current schedule.

European Union - CN codes under 9012.00

Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.

CN code	Description
9012 00 00	9012 Microscopes other than optical microscopes; diffraction apparatus	EU duty (TARIC) →

United Kingdom - commodity codes under 9012.00

Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.

No UK declarable lines under this subheading in the current tariff.

Not a customs ruling. Classification is determined by the importing country's customs authority and depends on the exact product. This page is reference information from official published schedules, not legal advice. For a binding decision, request a ruling (US: CBP CROSS · UK: HMRC ATaR · EU: BTI).

Nearby codes in heading 9012

The subheadings immediately before and after 9012.00 in chapter 90.

9012.10 Microscopes other than optical microscopes; diffraction apparatus 9012.90 Parts and accessories

Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about HS code 9012.00.

What is HS code 9012.00?

HS code 9012.00 covers: 9012 Microscopes other than optical microscopes; diffraction apparatus. It belongs to chapter 90 (Optical, photographic, measuring, medical instruments) of the Harmonized System.