CERTAIN COMPOUND OPTICAL MICROSCOPES.

SEC. 1209. CERTAIN COMPOUND OPTICAL MICROSCOPES. Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading: “ 9902.98.07 Compound optical microscopes; whether ar not stereoscopic and whether or not provided with a means for photographing the image; especially designed for semiconductor inspection; with full encapsulation of all moving parts above the stage; meeting “cleanroom class 1” criteria; having a horizontal distance between the optical axis and C-shape microscope stand of 8″ or more; and fitted with special microscope stages having a lateral movement range of 8″ or more in each direction and containing special sample holders for semiconductor wafers, devices, and masks (provided for in heading 9011.20.80) Free No change No change On or before 12/31/2003 ”.