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.

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.

9015.10.40.00Higher: 50% vs 35%

If designed for geodetic or surveying applications

Laser rangefinders principally for surveying fall under heading 9015 for surveying instruments.

9013.10.50.00Lower: 22.8% vs 35%

If telescopic models for precision alignment

Instruments combining telescopes with measuring scales are classified in 9013 per chapter note.

8479.89.65.00Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If industrial machine-integrated versions

If principally for use in machines of Section XVI, classified as machines/parts per Section XVI notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include laser safety classification (Class 1 or 2) documentation to comply with FDA import regulations

Declare wavelength specs accurately to distinguish from surveying instruments in heading 9015