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Duty Rate (from China)
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
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]
Products classified under HTS 9015.80.80.80
Leica TS16 Robotic Total Station
The Leica TS16 is a self-learning robotic total station used for precise surveying in construction and land development projects. It falls under HTS 9015.80.80.80 as a surveying instrument that measures angles, distances, and coordinates with high accuracy, excluding compasses and rangefinders. Its advanced imaging and automation features make it essential for topographic and engineering surveys.
Trimble R12i GNSS Receiver
The Trimble R12i is a multi-frequency GNSS receiver for high-precision positioning in surveying and geospatial applications. Classified under HTS 9015.80.80.80 as a geophysical/surveying instrument for collecting satellite data to determine accurate locations on Earth. It supports RTK and PPP methods for construction, agriculture, and mining surveys.
Teledyne BlueView M900 Sonar Scanner
The Teledyne BlueView M900 is a multibeam sonar scanner for underwater hydrographic and oceanographic mapping. It qualifies under HTS 9015.80.80.80 as a hydrographic instrument that uses acoustic waves to measure water depth and seabed topography. Used in marine surveying for port maintenance and offshore energy projects.
Vaisala WXT536 Weather Transmitter
The Vaisala WXT536 is a compact multi-parameter weather sensor measuring wind, precipitation, pressure, temperature, and humidity for meteorological stations. Falls under HTS 9015.80.80.80 as a meteorological instrument designed for professional environmental monitoring. Deployed in aviation, agriculture, and research networks.
Octocopter Aerial Survey Drone with LiDAR
A professional octocopter UAV equipped with LiDAR payload for photogrammetric and topographic surveying. Classified in HTS 9015.80.80.80 as a photogrammetrical surveying instrument that creates 3D maps from aerial laser scanning data. Used in mining, forestry, and urban planning applications.
YSI EXO2 Water Quality Sonde
The YSI EXO2 is a multi-parameter sondes for hydrological and oceanographic water quality profiling, measuring parameters like dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity, and turbidity. Under HTS 9015.80.80.80 as a hydrological instrument for environmental monitoring in rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. Used by water agencies and research institutes.
Schlumberger ABEM Terrameter LS
The ABEM Terrameter LS is a geophysical resistivity meter for ground surveys to map subsurface structures. Classified under HTS 9015.80.80.80 as a geophysical instrument using electrical methods for mineral exploration and geotechnical investigations. Essential for groundwater studies and archaeological surveys.
Campbell Scientific NR-LITE2 Net Radiometer
The NR-LITE2 measures incoming and outgoing shortwave and longwave radiation for meteorological energy balance studies. Falls under HTS 9015.80.80.80 as a meteorological instrument for climate research stations and agricultural monitoring. Features rugged design for long-term field deployment.