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.

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.

9005.80.40Lower: 18% vs 35%

If exposure meters for photographic use

Photographic light meters specifically for cameras/photography classified in 9005.

9031.41.00Same rate: 35%

If industrial process control versions

Light measuring instruments for specific industrial applications may fall in 9031.41.

9405.42.60.00Higher: 41% vs 35%

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