Lux Meter Digital
Portable light intensity meter measuring illuminance in lux or foot-candles for photography and workplace safety. Under HTS 9031.80.80.85 as other measuring instrument, distinct from photographic exposure meters.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If exposure meters for photographic use
Photographic light meters specifically for cameras/photography classified in 9005.
If industrial process control versions
Light measuring instruments for specific industrial applications may fall in 9031.41.
If LED drivers with built-in sensors
Integral sensors for lighting fixtures classified with lamps in 9405.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify spectral response (CIE human eye) to avoid confusion with photographic meters
• Provide calibration traceable to national standards for acceptance
• Integrated dataloggers may require software classification review
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