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Sokkia SET5X Electrical Theodolite

Sokkia SET5X offers unlimited continuous rotation and IP66 waterproofing in an electrical theodolite for field surveying. Electrical angle encoding and compensators place it under HTS 9015.20.40.00 as electrical surveying theodolite.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9013.10.50.00Lower: 25.3% vs 37.5%

If telescopic sights for construction alignment

Optical telescopes for machine use excluded from Chapter 90 per note 4, go to 9013.

9015.80Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If with integrated EDM as tachymeter

Tachymeters with distance measurement classified separately from pure theodolites.

8479.82.00Same rate: 37.5%

If includes dedicated surveying computer/control unit

Mixing and stirring machines? No—actually for machines not elsewhere specified with data processing.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Document IP66 rating and environmental testing to support surveying classification

• Separate batteries/accessories in entry to avoid parts classification under 9015.90

• Avoid pitfall of classifying as 'construction laser level' which falls under 9015.10