Gloss Meter from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Geometry angles and standards (ASTM D523) specified
• Calibration tiles separate tariff line
• Avoid spectrophotometer confusion