Minolta Auto Meter IIIF Light Meter from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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