Leica TS16 Robotic Total Station from China
The Leica TS16 is an advanced optical surveying instrument used for precise angle and distance measurements in construction and land surveying. It incorporates electronic theodolite technology with optical components for targeting and focusing on prisms, falling under HTS 9015.80.20.00 as an optical surveying appliance. Excludes compass-based devices per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Verify instrument meets 'optical appliances' criteria per Chapter 90 Note 4; provide technical specs confirming non-compass surveying use
• Include calibration certificates and user manuals; ensure no prohibited machine parts under Section XVI Note 2