Digital Surface Tensiometer from Germany
An electronic instrument measuring surface tension of liquids using the Wilhelmy plate or pendant drop method, vital for quality control in coatings and inks. It qualifies under HTS 9027.89.80.60 as apparatus for checking surface tension, a key physical property. High-precision sensors provide digital readouts for R&D and manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Calibrate and certify instruments pre-shipment with traceable standards to meet NIST import requirements
• Label clearly as precision measurement apparatus to avoid confusion with general labware