Digital RPM Tachometer Gun
A handheld laser tachometer that measures the rotational speed of motors and other machinery without contact. It falls under tariff item 9029.10.00 as a tachometer, which is included in the heading for speed indicators and tachometers other than those of heading 90.14 or 90.15. The device uses a laser beam to detect reflections from a rotating target and displays RPM.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the device uses optical measurement principles beyond simple tachometry
Other optical measuring instruments are classified in heading 90.31.
If the device is a separate sensor without a display unit
Speed indicators and tachometers are classified under this subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the tachometer is not designed for use in motor vehicles, as those may be classified elsewhere
• Provide technical documentation showing the device measures rotational speed via optical means
• No import restrictions apply for this type of industrial measuring instrument
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