Sound Level Meter from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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