Textile Thread Counter Magnifier from Japan
A tabletop magnifier with 15x lens and built-in ruler for counting fabric threads per inch in textile quality control. Falls under HTS 9013.80.2000 as a 'thread counter and similar apparatus,' distinct from excluded technical machine parts. Designed for manual handheld operation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify 'manual thread counting' use in invoices to distinguish from automated textile testing machines
• Provide scale calibration details if included, confirming it's not a measuring instrument under 9031 per chapter note
• Avoid importing with machine mounts to prevent exclusion under note 1(a)