Gloss Meter from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Geometry angles and standards (ASTM D523) specified
• Calibration tiles separate tariff line
• Avoid spectrophotometer confusion