Industrial Tachometer for Machinery

Non-contact laser tachometer measuring RPM of rotating industrial equipment like motors and pumps. Falls under HTS 9029.20.40 as a tachometer for general technical use, not machine-specific parts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

Alternative Classifications

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

9031.49Lower: 10% vs 35%

If profile projector or other optical measuring

Optical measuring instruments not speed-specific classified in 9031.49.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 35%

If machines for testing mechanical goods

Testing machinery incorporating tachometers goes to 8479 per Section XVI notes.

9029.20.20Higher: 41% vs 35%

If electrical counters for vehicles

Vehicle-specific counters may use other subheadings within 9029.20.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Certify laser safety class compliance (Class II typical) for customs clearance

Specify portable/handheld design to differentiate from fixed machine installations

Document end-use as maintenance tool, not integral machine component