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.

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.

9027.50.40Same rate: 35%

If spectrophotometers/colorimeters

Full color analysis instruments in 9027.

9013.80Lower: 14.5% vs 35%

If optical inspection systems

Liquid crystal/other optical devices in 9013.

9002.11Lower: 12.3% vs 35%

If projection lenses with measurement

Optical elements tested with such classified accordingly.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Geometry angles and standards (ASTM D523) specified

Calibration tiles separate tariff line

Avoid spectrophotometer confusion