DeWalt DW099S Laser Distance Measurer from Germany
DeWalt's DW099S is a rugged 100-foot laser rangefinder designed for construction sites, featuring IP65 water resistance and backlit display. It falls under HTS 9015.10.80.00 as 'other' rangefinders for non-military surveying and measurement tasks.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• IP rating certification helps prove durability for construction use classification
• Separate batteries in shipment to avoid lithium battery hazmat declarations
• Use HS description matching 'rangefinders, other' exactly on entry summary