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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Geometry angles and standards (ASTM D523) specified
• Calibration tiles separate tariff line
• Avoid spectrophotometer confusion