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Spectra Professional IV-A Light Meter from Japan

Advanced exposure meter with flash duration measurement and memory recall for complex lighting setups. Classified in HTS 9027.50.10.00 for using optical sensors to measure light for photographic exposure. Industry standard for film and digital photography.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Highlight specialized photographic functions like t0.1-t0.5 flash timing in import documentation

• Ensure sensors qualify as using 'optical radiations' (UV/visible/IR) per heading language

• Avoid describing as 'luxmeter' which could trigger 9030 classification for general light meters