Minolta Auto Meter IIIF Light Meter from Japan
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 — 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
• 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