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Archival Optical Disc for Oceanographic Buoy Data

Optical disc with ocean current velocity and salinity measurements from research buoys, HTS 8523.49.20.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9015.80.80Higher: 37.5% vs 20%

If surveying instruments

If part of oceanographic survey apparatus.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• NOAA/research vessel manifests required

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