Description

*Excellent* condition
  • Leica 505088 Filter Wheel Illuminator Microscope Part Germany
    ■ Product Title / Identification
    • Brand: Leica
    • Model/Part Number: 505088 (Engraved "GERMANY 505 088")
    • Compatibility: Designed for Leica DMRBE compatible research-grade optical microscope.
    • Item Type: FILTER WHEEL ILLUMINATOR MICROSCOPE PART
    ■ Product Overview & Description
    This is a premium genuine Leica filter wheel illuminator microscope part, precision-manufactured in Germany with part number 505088.
    • Included Items: This listing includes the Leica 505088 component part only.
    • This specialized optical component is designed to be screwed directly into the designated side port on the microscope stand for installation and mounting.
    ■ Item Condition
    • Overall Condition: Pre-owned / Beautiful Working Condition.
    • Optical Quality: The internal optics are clean and clear. As demonstrated in the inspection video with a bright LED light guide, the internal coated glass lens and optical filter path are highly transparent, free from deep scratches, major cloudiness, or heavy fungus that degrades imaging.
    • Mechanical & Structural State: The solid exterior metal block and the mounting thread structure are intact. It screws smoothly and tightens securely into the microscope stand port without any cross-threading.
    • Cosmetic State: Displays minor, normal signs of professional laboratory use. Faint superficial surface scuffs on the housing casing can be seen, but the original "LEICA 505088" product label is fully intact and readable.
    ■ Return Policy (Buy with Confidence)
    • Returns Accepted: We offer a reliable return policy for our buyers. If the item does not arrive as described or encounters unexpected issues, please contact us directly via messaging. We will process returns and refunds professionally in accordance with eBay policies to ensure a safe transaction.

    ■ Combined Shipping Policy (Save on Shipping!)
    • Combined shipping is available for multiple items purchased together.
    • If you purchase multiple items, you only need to pay the shipping fee for the heaviest item.
    • Please request a combined invoice before making payment, or we will refund any excess shipping fees automatically.
    ■ Combined Shipping Procedure
    Thank you for your interest in our items! We are happy to combine shipping to help you save on international freight costs. Please follow the steps below to complete your transaction:
    • Step 1: Complete Your Purchase (Do NOT Pay Yet)
      Commit to buy or win all the items you desire via "Buy It Now" or auction. Please do not proceed to the payment checkout screen yet.
    • Step 2: Request Total
      Navigate to your eBay "Purchase History" page. Locate the purchased items from us and click "Request total" near the top right of the item listing.
      • If "Request total" is unavailable: Due to eBay's system specifications, generating a combined invoice with a single optimized shipping fee can sometimes be restricted (e.g., if items are listed in different currencies, accessed via different regional eBay sites, or linked to specific offer limitations). If you cannot click the button, please proceed to pay for each item individually with its initial shipping fee. We will manually recalculate the correct combined shipping rate (charging only for the heaviest item) and promptly issue the excess shipping difference back to you via eBay's "Send Refund" system.
    • Step 3: Receive Combined Invoice & Complete Payment
      Once we receive your total request, we will recalculate the optimal combined shipping based on the largest and heaviest item. We will then send you an updated invoice. Please review the details and complete your secure payment.
    If you encounter any issues or have questions during this process, please feel free to send us a message at any time!

■ Customs Duties, Taxes & Shipping Carrier Policy
To check shipping costs and options, please click "See details" under the "Shipping, returns, and payments" tab. Taxes and duties are handled based on the transaction value and destination country as follows:

[United States Buyers]
- Transactions up to $2,500 USD: Shipped under DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) terms. Import duties are covered by the seller.
- Transactions over $2,500 USD: Shipped under DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid) terms.
*Shipping via eBay SpeedPAK Standard (EMS with Zonos DDP) or eBay SpeedPAK Economy (Airpacket with Zonos DDP) is available for eligible transactions up to approx. $1,000 USD (Economy limited to under 2kg packed weight).

[European Union (EU) / Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Austria, Finland, Romania & Poland Buyers]
All items shipped to the EU are subject to local VAT regardless of the value (The €22 low-value exemption has been abolished).
- Transactions under €150 EUR (DDP via IOSS): eBay will automatically calculate and collect local VAT at checkout (19% for Germany, 20% for France, 21% for Netherlands, 22% for Italy, 21% IVA for Spain, 25% for Sweden, 20% for Austria, 19% for Romania, 23% for Poland, local VAT for Finland) and remit it via the IOSS system. Buyers pay product price + shipping + VAT combined at checkout. 
*Note on Customs Duty (Post-July 2026 Rules for Netherlands, Finland & Poland): The previous customs duty exemption for items under €150 has been abolished under EU regulations. For Finland and Poland, a flat €3 EUR duty per declaration line is applied. For Netherlands-bound orders, due to the suspension of the IOSS system via Japan Post, the seller will ship via DDP terms using couriers or CPaSS. All import taxes and customs fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer unless processed under the respective DDP terms.
*Note for Italy, Spain, Sweden, Austria, Romania & Poland Shipments: The seller will ensure that the IOSS number provided by eBay (e.g., IM2760000742) is electronically transmitted and printed on the shipping label (such as Address Line 2) to prevent local customs or delivery carriers from double-charging VAT to the buyer upon arrival.
- Transactions €150 EUR and over (DDU): Shipped under DDU terms. eBay will NOT collect VAT at checkout. Instead, local VAT/IVA, standard customs duties based on the product category (HS Code), and carrier handling fees will be charged directly to the buyer by local customs or the shipping carrier upon arrival.
*Important Notice for Romania Shipments Exceeding €150 EUR: Romania Customs strictly requires buyers to provide an EORI number. If the buyer fails to provide it or responds late, the package faces a high risk of being returned to Japan or destroyed.
*Economy shipping options are limited to under 2kg packed weight.

[Buyers in Other Countries (Outside US & EU)]
- All shipments are under DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid) terms. Buyers are solely responsible for any local import duties, taxes, or clearance fees.

■ Shipping Carrier Reference:
- eBay SpeedPAK Express / Expedited: Handled by courier (FedEx or DHL)
- Expedited International Shipping: Handled by courier (UPS)
- Standard International Shipping: Handled by international mail (EMS)
- Economy International Shipping: Handled by international mail (Airpacket / Under 2kg)

■ Major Countries Import Tax Exemption Thresholds (De Minimis Value)
For shipments under DDU terms, please refer to the following thresholds regarding local import duties and taxes upon arrival:
- Australia: GST Rate 10% flat. Low Value (1,000 AUD or less) collected by eBay. High Value (Over 1,000 AUD) collected at the border. Imports under 1,000 AUD are generally exempt from customs duties.
- Canada: Customs duty is exempt for CA$20 or less. Shipments exceeding CA$20 are subject to GST/PST/HST. Taxes are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
- United Kingdom (UK VAT): Threshold is £135 GBP or less for OMP automatic VAT collection. Shipments over £135 GBP are levied at the UK border.
- New Zealand: GST Rate 15% flat collected by eBay on all imported goods regardless of value. Imports under 1,000 NZD are generally exempt from customs duties.
- Singapore: GST Rate 9% flat. Orders of $400 SGD or less are collected by eBay at checkout. Orders over $400 SGD are charged directly to the buyer upon arrival.
- Hong Kong: Flat 0% (Duty-free). No local consumption tax/VAT, and no automatic tax collection by eBay.
- South Korea: Threshold is $150 USD or less for Japan imports (fully exempt from duty/VAT). Over $150 USD, customs duty and a flat 10% VAT will apply.
- China: Value-Added Tax (VAT), customs duties, or the "Postal Tax" (Hangyou Tax) will be imposed depending on the product type and transaction value.
- Taiwan: Exempt from duties and VAT if the CIF value is 2,000 TWD or less. Over 2,000 TWD, category-based duties and a flat 5% Business Tax apply.
- Mexico: No low-value exemption for non-FTA countries like Japan. Courier shipping up to $2,500 USD incurs a flat combined rate of 33.5% starting from the first dollar. National post incurs product-specific duties + 16% IVA. Carrier handling fees (approx. $15 to $30 USD) apply.
- Malaysia (SST & Customs Duty Rules):
  * De Minimis Threshold: Based on the CIF value (Product Value + Shipping + Insurance). Items valued at 500 MYR or less (approx. $110 to $120 USD, depending on exchange rate fluctuations) are generally exempt from standard customs duties and import SST upon arrival.
  * Low Value Goods (LVG) Tax: A 10% sales tax (Digital SST) is levied on all imported goods valued at 500 MYR or less. eBay will automatically calculate and collect this 10% tax at checkout. The seller will ensure the tax reference information is electronically transmitted in the customs data (ITMATT, etc.) to prevent double-taxation upon arrival.
  * For transactions exceeding 500 MYR: Taxes will be levied at the Malaysian border upon arrival. The buyer must pay import Sales and Services Tax (SST, flat 10% for most items) and product-specific customs duties (0% to 60%) to local customs or the shipping carrier.
- Norway (VOEC Scheme): Standard VAT rate is 25%. For items valued under 3,000 NOK, the 25% VAT will be automatically collected by eBay at checkout. Over 3,000 NOK, it is excluded from the VOEC scheme.
*Please note that these thresholds are subject to local customs regulations and changes. For US buyers, please refer to the specific DDP/DDU policy stated above.

■ Invoice Declaration & HS Codes (For Customs & Duty Calculation)
  • Description of Goods: Leica Microscope Component (Filter Wheel Illuminator Part)
  • Quantity: 1 Piece
  • Category / Type: Non-electronic / Manual Optical Microscope Accessory (Optical Module)
  • HS Code: 9011.90 (Parts and accessories of optical microscopes)
Customs Declaration Note: Detailed item classification and the HS code are disclosed transparently to assist buyers in calculating their potential import costs beforehand. Since customs regulations and tariff rates vary significantly by country, this information is provided by the seller to ensure a predictable import process.
■ Export Control Notice
Notice: This product is a standard manual filter wheel illuminator microscope part designed exclusively for civilian biological research and commercial laboratory observation. It is a non-laser, non-electronic, non-strategic, general-use optical tool and does not fall under any strategic export control restrictions (Non-Applicability under Japanese Export Control Regulations).
Shipping Option

***General Policy***

*Handling Time & Shipping Schedule*

We require a handling period of approximately 3 days from the time of purchase to shipment.

Items are shipped within 3 days of the buyer's purchase.

We do not ship on weekends; orders placed then will be shipped on Monday.

 

Shipping fees charged to the buyer are generally based on actual shipping costs.

We operate year-round.

 

 

***Express Shipping Carriers***

We primarily use courier services.

Our main couriers are FedEx, DHL, and UPS.

We also utilize international postal services.

For international shipping, we frequently use FedEx FICP or DHL Express.

For the USA and Europe, in particular, we generally use FedEx or DHL.

For the USA, we exclusively use FedEx FICP.

 

*Heavy/Bulky Shipments*

For heavy or bulky shipments requiring express delivery, we may use FedEx, DHL Express, or UPS.

 

FedEx and DHL Express are commonly used for destinations such as the USA, Canada, and Europe.

 

UPS is used

specifically for heavy/bulky shipments to the 12 countries listed below;

shipments weighing over 2kg are highly likely to be sent via UPS.

These countries include Australia, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and India.

 

EMS is also considered a relatively fast shipping method.

For lightweight packages (approx. 500g or less)

destined for Asia, the Middle East, or Australia,

EMS is often a reasonable choice and can offer efficient delivery.

 

*Delivery Time*

All shipping methods include a tracking number.

Delivery takes approximately 1 to 6 days.

On the eBay listing page,

these services appear as

eBay SpeedPAK Expedited, Expedited Shipping, etc.

 

*DDP or DDU*

Depending on the destination country and the transaction details,

shipping terms may be set as either DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) or DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid). Please check the beginning of the seller's item description.

Due to rapid changes in the times, rules based on regulations are frequently updated.

Therefore, please review the introductory explanation to determine the shipping carrier and whether the shipment is DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) or DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid).

                      

***About Economy Shipping***

Japan Post is the primary carrier for economy shipping services.

Examples include Japan Post's International Air Packet, Japan Post's ZonosPrepay, and eBay Speed ​​Pak Economy (provided by eBay's official partner, OrangeConnex).

 

The terms for Japan Post's International Air Packet are DDU.

While shipping is available to most countries, recent issues in the EU have arisen; specifically, for eight countries—Austria, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Belgium, Portugal, and Luxembourg—shipments sent via Japan Post's International Air Packet may fail to be delivered and get returned to the sender.

Consequently, we do not offer this service for these destinations.

(Applicable as of July 20, 2026 – August 7, 2026)

 

Japan Post's ZonosPrepay is used for DDP shipping to the USA.

The basic formula for calculating the processing fee is: "2 USD + (Total of customs duties, taxes, and miscellaneous fees × 10%)."

 

*Please check your shipping address before purchasing*

In accordance with eBay policies, we can only ship to the registered address.

If you wish to change the shipping address after winning the item, please update your address before completing the purchase process.

 

*About purchasing and shipping multiple items*

If you purchase two or more items, combined shipping is available.

After the purchase, we will refund the difference between the actual shipping cost incurred and the shipping fee you paid via PayPal.

Payment Options

*About the bundling of the product you want to purchase*
Even if you make a successful bid for two or more items, you can pay the shipping fee for one item.
The shipping fee is the largest and the heaviest one you want, and you can pay for one shipping fee.

For example, if you want 3 products
A Product What you want, shipping fee 10 USD
B Product What you want, shipping fee 20 USD
C Product What you want, shipping fee 30 USD

* Question *
What is the shipping cost you pay?
* Answer *
You only pay 30 USD for shipping.
The total shipping cost will not be 60 USD.


*There are several payment methods and procedures for you to get the seller to include the item. *
You can make a successful bid for what you want and then pay for one item at checkout.

If you can't pay for one shipping fee at checkout, just make a successful bid.
I will invoice you with free shipping.

If you have to pay the winning bid and the shipping fee at the same time, I will refund the shipping difference with Send Refund.
Please be assured.

Even if you don't understand the above payment flow
The important thing is that you complete the payment.
Because, as mentioned above, I will refund you the difference in shipping costs.

 

*Managed Payment*

The payment method on Ebay is now "Managed Payment"
Nothing is difficult. Don't worry. It just makes payment easier.
"Managed Payment" supports All Payment Methods In Addition to The Traditional Payment Method, so Please use the Payment Method of Your Choice.
Online Payments, Credit Cards,
Debit Cards, Gift Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, And More.

About Us

Hello,
Our Company will provide courteous and responsive service.

Selling the High Quality Classic Camera Made in Japan.
Selling the High Quality Microscope Made in Japan.
Large Selection of Goods and Additionally Listing more than Hundreds Items Every Month.
Perfect Inspection by Japanese Staff with High Skills.

 

*Customs Duties on Goods*
Import duties, Taxes and Charges are not
included in the item price or shipping charges.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

Please check with your country's customs office to determine
what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.

 

*About Returning The Product*
You will need to prepare the Return label by yourself.
Because our company is treated as a Japanese seller, I cannot prepare a label for return to the buyer.
This is a strange Ebay rule. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry to trouble you.

Please declare it as *Return Goods*.
I will refund you the full amount after I receive the item back here.
Please try to choose the reasonable shipping method because I can't shoulder it if it's expensive.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.


*Please give me a message first. Let's solve the problem together*
I will work as a Japanese seller so that we won't end the transaction with a disappointing result.
We believe that there is something we can do for you from a distant country,
And We will work to satisfy you so that we can resolve your complaint at any time.