Schlieren Imaging System from Germany

Optical setup with parabolic mirrors and knives to visualize air flow and shock waves via density gradients. Classified HTS 9013.80.91.00 for other optical instruments in aerodynamic research. Excludes machine vision systems.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

14.5%

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

Import Tips

Document optical path diagrams showing schlieren-specific mirrors and cutoff

Declare research end-use to potentially qualify for duty exemptions

Separate mirrors if imported individually, as they may classify by material