Non-Contact Gloss Meter from Japan
Handheld optical instrument measuring surface gloss at 60-degree angle for paint, plastic, and metal finishes in manufacturing QC. Classified in HTS 9027.89.80.90 for instruments measuring light reflection properties. Conforms to ISO 2813 standards for repeatable GU readings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include ISO/ASTM conformance certificates to validate as precision optical instrument
• Specify geometry angle (20/60/85°) in descriptions to distinguish from colorimeters
• Do not classify housing as optical element alone, emphasizing measurement function