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Non-Contact IR Thermometer from Japan

Handheld infrared device measuring surface temperature by detecting thermal radiation for industrial or food safety use. Under HTS 9027.89.80 as it measures heat quantities via physical analysis, excluding clinical thermometers.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify emissivity adjustment range in tech specs for accurate classification

• Differentiate from medical pyrometers in labeling and invoices

• Include FDA exemption letters if borderline medical use claimed