Laser Alignment Tool from China

Portable optical device combining laser source, beam expander, and target for machinery alignment. Under HTS 9013.80.91.00 as other optical appliances, not technical machine parts. Used in industrial maintenance.

Duty Rate — China → United States

22%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Emphasize portability and standalone operation vs machine-specific tooling

Include IP rating for industrial environments in specs

Avoid 'machine part' descriptions per chapter exclusion note 1(a)

Laser Alignment Tool from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9013.80.91.00