Vickers Hardness Tester Diamond Pyramid from China
Precision-ground diamond pyramid indenter for Vickers microhardness testers measuring metals, ceramics, and thin coatings. Creates standardized indentation under controlled load for optical measurement. HTS 9024.90.00 covers such specialized accessories for hardness testing appliances.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Require ISO 6507 certification documentation; unverified indenters risk seizure as uncalibrated tools
• Declare exact load range (HV 0.01 to HV 100) matching target tester models
• Avoid common error of bulk packaging without individual calibration data sheets