Handheld Light Meter for Photography

Compact exposure meter measuring illuminance and luminance for professional photographers and cinematographers. HTS 9027.89.80.90 for light quantity measuring instruments. Features spot metering and flash duration measurement.

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 integral camera component

Photographic accessories dedicated to cameras classify in heading 9006.

9027.30Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for industrial workplace lighting measurement

Safety/compliance light meters have specific occupational subheadings.

8513.10.40.00Lower: 13.5% vs 35%

If portable lamp with integral meter

Illuminated devices with secondary measurement function classify as lamps.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Emphasize photography-specific functions to distinguish from industrial lux meters

Include sensor spectral response curves for customs documentation

Do not bundle with camera accessories that trigger set classification

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