Leica TS16 Robotic Total Station from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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