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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.2%+35.0%36.2%
🇲🇽Mexico1.2%+10.0%11.2%
🇨🇦Canada1.2%+10.0%11.2%
🇩🇪Germany1.2%+10.0%11.2%
🇯🇵Japan1.2%+10.0%11.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

9005.80.40Lower: 18% vs 36.2%

If featuring telescopic sighting for riflescopes

Telescopic sights excluded from 9005 by Chapter Note but exposure meters remain in 9027.

9031.49Lower: 10% vs 36.2%

If for industrial process light measurement

Measuring/checking instruments for technical processes use different optical instrument headings.

3923.10.90.00Higher: 38% vs 36.2%

If plastic housing imported separately

Plastic articles of general use classified by material, not as instrument parts unless dedicated.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document spot metering optics as integral to exposure calculation, not separate telescope per Chapter 90 Note 5

Include photography-specific apertures (f/1- f/90) in technical specs to confirm classification

Separate from camera bodies during import; bundled sets may trigger different heading considerations

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