Textile Thread Counter Magnifier from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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)