Stroboscopic Tachometer
A stroboscopic tachometer that uses an adjustable strobe light to measure the RPM of rotating parts that are difficult to access. By synchronizing the flash frequency with the rotation, it provides a non-contact measurement method, falling under the stroboscope category.
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 strobe light is a standalone lighting fixture not used for measurement
Searchlights and spotlights are excluded from Chapter 90 per Note 1(ij).
If the device also performs optical measurement functions beyond RPM
Optical measuring instruments are classified in heading 90.31.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the device as a stroboscope, which is explicitly included in the tariff item
• If the strobe light is separable and used for other purposes, it may be classified separately
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