Optical Disc Quality Assurance Laser Scanner from China

Inline laser defect scanner measuring pit geometry, reflectivity, and jitter on produced optical discs. While testing-focused, integrated production line design places it under HTS 8479.89.8300 for optical media manufacturing.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

Prove production line integration vs standalone testing to secure 8479 classification

Note Chapter 90 testing exclusion in statistical notes; emphasize manufacturing role

FDA compliance irrelevant unless medical data media

Optical Disc Quality Assurance Laser Scanner from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8479.89.83.00