Leica TS16 Robotic Total Station from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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