Portable Xenon Stroboscope Tachometer

Battery-powered portable stroboscope featuring xenon flash tubes for high-lumen output, used by maintenance engineers to check fan blade speeds and belt vibrations. Classified under HTS 9029.20.60.00 specifically for stroboscopes that function as non-contact tachometers. Adjustable flash rates from 100 to 20,000 FPM make it versatile for field service applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+35.0%37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇩🇪Germany2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇯🇵Japan2.5%+10.0%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9029.90.40.00Higher: 41% vs 37.5%

If when imported as replacement xenon flash tube modules

Parts and accessories of revolution counters and tachometers classify separately under 9029.90 if not complete functioning stroboscopes.

8543.70Lower: 12.6% vs 37.5%

If the primary function is electrical flash circuitry rather than speed measurement

Other electrical machines and apparatus could apply if the strobe lacks dedicated RPM calculation features.

9030.89.01.00Lower: 35% vs 37.5%

If for models with integrated vibration analysis sensors

Oscilloscopes and similar apparatus for measuring electrical quantities may cover hybrid stroboscope-vibration meters.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include battery safety data sheets for lithium-ion models; label flash intensity in lumens for proper speed range verification; avoid declaring as 'general lighting' to prevent Chapter 94 misclassification

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