Surface Roughness Tester

Portable profilometer measuring surface texture parameters like Ra, Rz for quality control in manufacturing. HTS 9031.80.80.85 applies as a general checking instrument, not a profile projector.

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.

9005.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If optical profile projectors

Optical contour projectors specifically excluded from 9005, but go there if optical.

9017.80.00.00Higher: 40.3% vs 35%

If microscopes with integrated roughness measurement

Combined with microscopes, classified in 9017 for compound optical instruments.

8466.94.85Higher: 39.7% vs 35%

If for machine tool use exclusively

Fittings for machine tools including optical/measuring devices classified in 8466.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include stylus type and measurement standards (ISO/JIS) in documentation

Diamond tip probes classified separately from base unit

Avoid machine tool accessory classification under 8466