Rockwell Hardness Tester from Germany
A benchtop machine that measures the hardness of metals using a diamond or steel ball indenter under specified load conditions. It falls under HTS 9024.80.00.00 as a machine for testing the hardness, a mechanical property, of metallic materials.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify calibration certificates meet NIST standards for accurate hardness measurement compliance
• Include detailed technical specs and end-use statements to avoid misclassification as lab equipment