Laser Technology TruPulse 360 Laser Rangefinder from China
TruPulse 360 integrates optical lens with laser for 10km range measurement in forestry and surveying. Classified as optical rangefinder appliance under HTS 9015.80.20.00 despite laser emission. Meets surveying instrument criteria excluding technical machine use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Class I/II laser safety certification required; FDA/CDRH compliance for US entry
• Specify surveying end-use vs hunting to avoid 9013.20 sporting scope classification
• Avoid parts-only import; complete rangefinder units stay in 9015 vs 9033