Foster + Freeman VSC8000 Forensic Comparison Camera from China
The Foster + Freeman VSC8000 is an advanced comparison camera for forensic document examination and criminological evidence analysis, with UV/IR imaging and magnification overlays. Used in crime labs for questioned documents. HTS 9006.30.00.00 designation for forensic purposes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• NIJ or ASTM forensic standards documentation strengthens classification claim
• High-value items require detailed inventory and anti-theft import bonds
• Software-embedded units risk scrutiny under 8471 if processing dominates