Brinell Hardness Testing Machine from Germany
Optical microscope-equipped machine that indents steel balls into material surfaces to measure hardness via impression diameter. Falls under HTS 9024.80.00.00 for metal hardness testing appliances.
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
• Include microscope magnification specs to distinguish from pure optical instruments
• HBW scale calibration certificates essential for metallurgical imports
• Avoid classifying as 9013 optical device per chapter note 4