Laser Surface Profilometer from China
A precision instrument using laser interferometry to measure surface roughness and topography on manufactured parts. Classified under HTS 9031.49.9000 as an other optical measuring instrument for quality control in precision engineering, not specified elsewhere in Chapter 90.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide detailed technical specifications confirming optical measuring function to avoid reclassification to Chapter 84 machinery
• Include calibration certificates and CE marking for metrology standards compliance
• Declare laser safety class accurately to meet FDA import requirements for Class 3B/4 lasers