Industrial Stroboscope Speedometer from Japan
A handheld stroboscope used in manufacturing to measure rotational speed of machinery by creating the illusion of slowed or frozen motion through high-intensity flashing light. It falls under HTS 9029.20.60.00 as a stroboscope designed for speed measurement and tachometer applications in industrial settings. This device helps technicians monitor RPM without physical contact.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify calibration certificates for accuracy claims to avoid reclassification as testing equipment; ensure LED or xenon flash tube specifications comply with safety standards like IEC 61010; declare intended industrial use to prevent misclassification under optical instruments