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Scientific Data Buoy

Instrumented buoy collecting oceanographic data like temperature and currents, with solar panels. HTS 8907.90.00.30 for research floating structures (buoys).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9015.80Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If oceanographic instruments dominate

Survey/control instruments take precedence over structure.

8543.70Lower: 15.1% vs 20%

If wireless data transmission equipment

Electrical machines for data collection.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Export license equivalents for research equipment

• Sensor calibration certificates

• Data transmission frequency declarations