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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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