HS Heading 9012
Microscopes (excluding optical microscopes); diffraction apparatus
2 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 90 (Optical, photographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90121000 | Microscopes (Excl. Optical Microscopes) And Diffraction Apparatus | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 28.73% |
| 90129000 | Parts And Accessories Of Microscopes And Diffraction Apparatus Of 90.12 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 28.73% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 261,849,168 (6,884 kg) under this heading, across 1 of its 2 tariff lines. The remaining 1 recorded no commercial import in that window.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 | 2,286 kg | BDT 91,146,506 |
| January 2026 | 1 | 2,174 kg | BDT 36,983,628 |
| February 2026 | 1 | 1,043 kg | BDT 52,970,997 |
| March 2026 | 1 | 160 kg | BDT 176,636 |
| May 2026 | 1 | 1,221 kg | BDT 80,571,401 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
- 90121000 — Microscopes (Excl. Optical Microscopes) And Diffraction Apparatus — BDT 80,571,401
Bonded imports. A further BDT 22,855 (0 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 0.0% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.