Laser Alignment Tool from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)