Laboratory Luminance Photometer

Precision electrical photometer measuring luminance (cd/m²) for display calibration and lighting research using telephoto optics. Classified in HTS 9027.50.4050 for electrical optical radiation instruments checking light quantities. Ideal for OLED/LCD panel testing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9005.80.40Lower: 18% vs 35%

If telescopic sights/accessories

Optical sighting devices for machines exclude photometric analysis per Chapter notes.

9033.00Lower: 14.4% vs 35%

If accessory parts only, not complete apparatus

Per Chapter 90 note 2, parts suitable solely for specific apparatus classify in 9033.

8471.60Lower: 25% vs 35%

If input units for data processing

If functioning primarily as keyboard/image input for computers, Section XVI applies.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide photometric accuracy specs (e.g

f/1 optics) in entry docs

Classify as complete instrument, not parts (9033) even with modular lenses

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