Light Exposure Meter for Photography

A handheld luxmeter or exposure meter measuring illuminance and light intensity for professional photography and cinematography setups. It fits HTS 9027.89.80.60 as an instrument for checking quantities of light in physical analysis contexts. Features spectral sensitivity matching human vision or film types.

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.

9006.61.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If when sold exclusively as camera-mounted accessory

Photographic accessories integral to cameras classify under heading 9006.

9030.89.01.00Same rate: 35%

If digital models with data logging for industrial lighting

Multifunctional electronic measuring instruments may fall under other Chapter 90 categories.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify CIE-standard compliance in specs to validate classification as measuring apparatus

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