Vickers Microhardness Tester from Japan
Precision instrument using a diamond pyramid indenter for micro-scale hardness testing on metal thin sections and coatings, with automated optical measurement. Classified in HTS 9024.10.00.00 as a metal mechanical property testing appliance. Ideal for electronics and heat-treated steel analysis.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include microscope alignment certificates; ensure software export compliance for automation features; label as 'metal testing only' to prevent reclassification