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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