Sekonic L-308X-U Flashmate Light Meter from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0125%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]
Import Tips
• Verify the device qualifies as an exposure meter by confirming it measures light intensity specifically for photographic exposure, not general lux measurement
• Include technical specifications and user manual showing optical sensor usage for UV/visible light to support Chapter 90 classification
• Avoid misclassification as camera accessories (HTS 9006); exposure meters are dedicated measuring instruments