Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection, other microscopes (HS 901180)
Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection, other microscopes (HS 901180) has 255 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection, other microscopes is DISCOVER ECHO INC, with 43 shipments, followed by MOTIC INSTRUMENTS USA INC and LABO AMERICA INC. The leading supplier is MOTIC HONG KONG LTD, with 40 shipments, followed by FES INTERNATIONAL THAILAND LIMITE and MOTIC ELECTRIC HONG KONG LIMITED. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and THAILAND, arriving primarily at LOS ANGELES, CA. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/901180-compound-optical-microscopes-including-those-for-photomicrography-cinemicrography-or-microprojection-other-mic
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection, other microscopes (HS 901180), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is MOTIC HONG KONG LTD → MOTIC INSTRUMENTS USA INC with 37 shipments, followed by FES INTERNATIONAL THAILAND LIMITE → DISCOVER ECHO INC (14) and MOTIC ELECTRIC HONG KONG LIMITED → WOLFE SALES CORP (14).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| DISCOVER ECHO INC | 43 |
| MOTIC INSTRUMENTS USA INC | 43 |
| LABO AMERICA INC | 20 |
| WOLFE SALES CORP | 19 |
| VEE GEE SCIENTIFIC LLC | 14 |
| PRESCOTT S INC | 13 |
| FOLDSCOPE INSTRUMENTS INC | 11 |
| EVIDENT SCIENTIFIC INC | 9 |
| CELESTRON ACQUISITION LLC | 8 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL SCIED ROCHESTER CATALOG DIVISION | 7 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MOTIC HONG KONG LTD | 40 |
| FES INTERNATIONAL THAILAND LIMITE | 14 |
| MOTIC ELECTRIC HONG KONG LIMITED | 14 |
| GUANGDONG CMIC IMPORT & EXPORT CO | 13 |
| FES INTERNATIONAL THAILAND CO | 11 |
| FES INTERNATIONAL THAILAND LTD | 11 |
| LABOTRON INSTRUMENTS PVT LTD | 11 |
| MOTIC HONG KONG LIMITED | 10 |
| EVIDENT GUANGZHOU CO LTD | 8 |
| FOLDSCOPE INSTRUMENTS INC | 8 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 141 |
| THAILAND | 43 |
| HONG KONG | 14 |
| JAPAN | 13 |
| INDIA | 11 |
| GERMANY | 9 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 4 |
| BELGIUM | 3 |
| AUSTRALIA | 2 |
| FRANCE | 2 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 66 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 59 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 31 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 31 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 23 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 12 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 8 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 5 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 5 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 4 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 901180 — Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection, other microscopes. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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More products under HS 9011
Other six-digit codes in HS 9011: Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection, with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| Parts and accessories (901190) | 11,807 |
| Other microscopes, for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection (901120) | 417 |
| Stereoscopic microscopes (901110) | 323 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection, other microscopes
Who imports Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection, other microscopes (HS 901180)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection, other microscopes include DISCOVER ECHO INC, MOTIC INSTRUMENTS USA INC, LABO AMERICA INC, WOLFE SALES CORP, and VEE GEE SCIENTIFIC LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection, other microscopes?
DISCOVER ECHO INC is the largest U.S. importer of Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection, other microscopes (HS 901180), with 43 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection, other microscopes?
Leading suppliers shipping Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection, other microscopes (HS 901180) to the U.S. include MOTIC HONG KONG LTD, FES INTERNATIONAL THAILAND LIMITE, MOTIC ELECTRIC HONG KONG LIMITED, GUANGDONG CMIC IMPORT & EXPORT CO, and FES INTERNATIONAL THAILAND CO.
How many U.S. shipments of Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection, other microscopes are there?
ImportDoor has 255 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 901180, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection, other microscopes imported from?
Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinemicrography or microprojection, other microscopes is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, THAILAND, and HONG KONG.
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