Geometrics G-858 Cesium Vapor Magnetometer from China
Portable magnetometer measuring Earth's magnetic field variations for geophysical surveys in mineral prospecting and archaeological site mapping. Falls under HTS 9015.80.80.40 due to its specialized design for geophysical magnetic field detection and mapping.
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
• Include magnetic sensor calibration data and user manuals in documentation
• Check ITAR restrictions for high-sensitivity magnetic detection equipment
• Document principal use as geophysical to prevent reclassification as laboratory instrument