Leica TS16 Robotic Total Station from China
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 as a surveying instrument that measures angles, distances, and coordinates with high accuracy. This category covers specialized geophysical and land surveying equipment excluding compasses.
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
• Verify instrument calibration certificates meet NIST standards for surveying equipment imports
• Include detailed technical specs and user manuals to avoid reclassification as general optical instruments