Exposure meters
Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes; parts and accessories thereof: > Other instruments and apparatus using optical radiations (ultraviolet, visible, infrared): > Exposure meters
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
Products classified under HTS 9027.50.10.00
Sekonic L-308X-U Flashmate Light Meter
A compact digital exposure meter that measures ambient and flash light levels using incident and reflected methods. It falls under HTS 9027.50.10.00 as an exposure meter employing optical radiation sensing for photographic light measurement. Designed for photographers to determine correct camera exposure settings.
Gossen Metrawatt Digisix 2 Exposure Meter
A pocket-sized exposure meter measuring incident and reflected light with digital display for cine and still photography. Classified under HTS 9027.50.10.00 as it uses optical radiation sensors specifically for exposure determination. Features cine mode for motion picture frame rates.
Minolta Auto Meter IIIF Light Meter
Professional incident/reflected exposure meter with spot metering capability for precise highlight/shadow readings. Falls under HTS 9027.50.10.00 as an optical radiation instrument dedicated to photographic exposure measurement. Used in studio and location photography.
Spectra Professional IV-A Light Meter
Advanced exposure meter with flash duration measurement and memory recall for complex lighting setups. Classified in HTS 9027.50.10.00 for using optical sensors to measure light for photographic exposure. Industry standard for film and digital photography.
Kenko KFM-1100 Auto Digi Meter
Compact digital exposure meter with analog display emulation for traditional photographers. Uses silicon photodiode optical sensors qualifying under HTS 9027.50.10.00 as exposure meter. Measures incident light with dome diffuser.
Calibrated Labsphere Spectralon Exposure Meter
Precision exposure meter using Spectralon diffuse reflectance material for reference standards. Falls under HTS 9027.50.10.00 as specialized optical radiation exposure measurement instrument. Used for calibrating other light meters.
Digital Film Style Exposure Meter
Modern exposure meter emulating 1960s needle meters with digital precision for classic camera users. Uses optical sensors specifically tuned for tungsten/daylight balance per HTS 9027.50.10.00. Popular with film photographers.