Minolta Auto Meter IIIF Light Meter from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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