Shore Durometer from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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