Schlieren Imaging System from United States
A Schlieren Imaging System uses parabolic mirrors and knife edges to visualize air flow and shock waves via density gradients. It is classified under tariff item 9013.80.00 as an other optical instrument for aerodynamic research, and is not a machine vision system.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm that the system is not used for industrial inspection, which could fall under 9031.49.00
• Provide details on the optical components (mirrors, knife edges) to support classification
• Check if the system includes cameras that might be classified separately under 8525