Brinell Hardness Testing Machine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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