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Protek 506 Digital Multimeter

The Protek 506 is a digital multimeter offering 3.5-digit precision for measuring voltage, current, resistance, diode, and power. It is a non-recording instrument, making it classifiable under tariff item 9030.33.00 for other apparatus measuring electrical quantities.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9030.39.00Same rate: Free

If the multimeter has a recording function

This alternative covers other instruments with a recording device, which would apply if the product could store measurements.

9030.10.00Same rate: Free

If the instrument measures ionizing radiation

This alternative is for detecting alpha, beta, gamma, X-ray, or cosmic radiation, not general electrical quantities.

9028.20.00Same rate: Free

If the product is a gas meter

Gas meters fall under heading 90.28 and are excluded from 9030.33.00.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Classify the Protek 506 as a non-recording instrument and provide a technical specification sheet to CBSA if requested

• Check if the product qualifies for duty-free entry under a free trade agreement based on its origin

• Ensure the shipment's commercial invoice clearly describes the product as a multimeter without recording capability

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