Digital Sound Level Meter

An instrument measuring noise levels in decibels for environmental monitoring, workplace compliance, or acoustics testing. Falls under HTS 9027.89.80 for apparatus measuring sound quantities, not covered by other specific sound-related subheadings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8518.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If designed as microphone components for audio equipment

Microphones and parts for sound reproduction go to Chapter 85 headings.

9030.31.00Same rate: 35%

If for multimeters with integrated sound measurement

Instruments combining multiple measurements including sound shift to 9030.

8471.60.70Higher: 50% vs 35%

If part of automatic data processing input unit

Chapter 84 covers input units for computers without dedicated Chapter 90 function.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Attach calibration reports meeting IEC 651 standards to validate measurement accuracy

โ€ข Specify frequency weighting (A/C) in invoices to confirm physical analysis function

โ€ข Separate data logging accessories to avoid set classification issues

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