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Shore Durometer

Handheld spring-loaded instrument measuring rubber and plastic hardness via indenter penetration depth. Classified in HTS 9024.80.00.00 for testing hardness of elastomeric materials.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4016.99Lower: 12.5% vs 35%

If rubber test pieces included

Vulcanized rubber articles for technical use excluded to 4016.

9027.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If plastic property analyzer

Chemical/physical property instruments for plastics go to 9027.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify Shore A/D scale and material suitability (rubber vs plastic)

• ISO 868 calibration traceability required for quality control imports

• Digital models need separate battery compliance declarations

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