Topcon GTS-100N Total Station from China
Topcon GTS-100N is a compact optical total station combining theodolite and EDM for distance/angle surveying in civil engineering. Optical plummet and telescope classify it under HTS 9015.80.20.00 for optical surveying appliances. Excludes hydrographic or meteorological variants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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
• Include detailed bill of materials showing optical components; critical for Note 1 exclusions verification
• Battery compliance (UN38.3 testing) mandatory for lithium-powered units; declare separately if applicable
• Avoid bulk parts shipments; complete instruments prevent reclassification to 9033 generic accessories