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Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
Products classified under HTS 9031.80.80.85
Stroboscope Tachometer
Portable stroboscopic light source combined with RPM measurement for rotating machinery speed analysis. Classified HTS 9031.80.80.85 as general revolution counter/measuring instrument.
Torque Tester Digital
Benchtop or handheld instrument verifying torque wrench/tool accuracy for automotive/assembly quality control. HTS 9031.80.80.85 for other force/torque measuring devices.
Gloss Meter
Instrument measuring surface gloss at 20°, 60°, 85° angles for paint/coatings quality control. Under HTS 9031.80.80.85 as optical property measuring instrument.
Earth Ground Resistance Tester
Fall-of-potential tester measuring soil/ground rod electrical resistance for safety installations. HTS 9031.80.80.85 for electrical property measuring instruments.
Cable Length Meter
TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer) handheld for measuring cable length and faults in network installations. Classified HTS 9031.80.80.85 as electrical measuring instrument.
Vibration Meter Analyzer
Handheld device measuring vibration acceleration, velocity, displacement for machinery condition monitoring. Under HTS 9031.80.80.85 as other measuring instrument.
Contact Thermometer Probe
A precision probe for surface temperature measurement in industrial and laboratory settings, featuring thermocouple or RTD sensors. It is categorized under HTS 9031.80.80.85 as a general measuring instrument, distinct from automatic regulators or medical thermometers.
Sound Level Meter
Handheld instrument for measuring noise levels in decibels, compliant with IEC standards for environmental monitoring. Classified in HTS 9031.80.80.85 as a general measuring/checking instrument outside specific acoustic apparatus headings.
Lux Meter Digital
Portable light intensity meter measuring illuminance in lux or foot-candles for photography and workplace safety. Under HTS 9031.80.80.85 as other measuring instrument, distinct from photographic exposure meters.
Surface Roughness Tester
Portable profilometer measuring surface texture parameters like Ra, Rz for quality control in manufacturing. HTS 9031.80.80.85 applies as a general checking instrument, not a profile projector.
Coating Thickness Gauge
Magnetic or eddy current gauge for non-destructive measurement of paint/film thickness on metal substrates. Classified under HTS 9031.80.80.85 as other measuring instrument for industrial quality control.
Hardness Tester Portable
Rebound or ultrasonic portable device for measuring material hardness (HRC, Brinell) in field applications. HTS 9031.80.80.85 for general material property measuring instruments.
Digital Multimeter
A handheld electronic instrument used to measure voltage, current, and resistance in electrical circuits. It falls under HTS 9031.80.80.85 as a measuring or checking instrument not specified elsewhere in Chapter 90, designed for general electrical diagnostics rather than specialized optical or medical applications.
Laser Distance Meter
A portable device using laser technology to measure distances up to several hundred meters accurately. Classified under HTS 9031.80.80.85 as a general measuring instrument not covered by specific optical measuring headings like 9015 or profile projectors.
Anemometer Handheld
Portable device measuring air velocity and volume flow using vane or hot-wire sensors. Falls under HTS 9031.80.80.85 as an other measuring instrument, not specified under specific headings like pressure gauges or automatic controllers.