Sound Level Meter

Handheld instrument for measuring noise levels in decibels, compliant with IEC standards for environmental monitoring. Classified in HTS 9031.80.80.85 as a general measuring/checking instrument outside specific acoustic apparatus headings.

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.

8518.90.20.00Same rate: 35%

If incorporating microphone/amplifier for recording

Devices functioning as sound recording apparatus classified in Chapter 85.

9030.84.00.00Same rate: 35%

If with spectrum analysis capability

Telecommunication-type instruments with frequency analysis go to 9030.84.

9028.10.00.00Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If gas/smoke analyzers with acoustic sensors

If principally for gas analysis including sound propagation, classified in 9028.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare weighting curves (A, C) and accuracy class to confirm non-medical classification

OSHA compliance docs helpful for entry; ensure Type 1/Type 2 certification

Data logging models risk shift to 9030 if resembling oscilloscopes