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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+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

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: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If profile projector or other optical measuring

Optical measuring instruments not speed-specific classified in 9031.49.

8479.89Lower: 15% vs 37.5%

If machines for testing mechanical goods

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

9029.20.20Higher: 43.5% vs 37.5%

If electrical counters for vehicles

Vehicle-specific counters may use other subheadings within 9029.20.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

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