Digital Sound Level Meter from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Attach calibration reports meeting IEC 651 standards to validate measurement accuracy

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

Separate data logging accessories to avoid set classification issues