Campbell Scientific NR-LITE2 Net Radiometer from China
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.
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
• Ensure traceability to WMO radiation standards for meteorological acceptance
• Document dome material and spectral response for optical classification
• Specify research station use vs consumer weather devices