Moiré Fringe Pattern Analyzer

Optical instrument analyzing moiré interference patterns for strain measurement and surface profiling. Specialized optical measuring system classified HTS 9031.49.9000 for materials testing applications.

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%

Alternative Classifications

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

9024.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If dedicated test equipment for material property analysis

Certain materials testing machines specifically enumerated in 9024.

9013.80Lower: 14.5% vs 35%

If basic interference pattern viewers

Simple optical observation devices without quantitative measurement.

9031.80.80Same rate: 35%

If strain gauge reading instruments

Non-optical measuring instruments for mechanical quantities.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify grating pitch and sensitivity to deformation (microstrain)

Include camera frame rate for dynamic strain analysis capability

Provide phase stepping methodology documentation

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