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Surface Roughness Tester from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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