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Blackbody Calibration Source from China

Temperature-controlled blackbody radiator emitting known infrared spectral radiance for calibrating thermal imaging systems. Optical radiation source for heat/light measurement instrument calibration, HTS 9027.50.80. Lab metrology standard.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Include emissivity (>0.99) and temperature uniformity specifications

Classify complete systems vs. cavity inserts separately

NIST traceability certificates required for metrology customs clearance