Surface Roughness Tester

Portable device that measures the texture and roughness of machined surfaces using a stylus probe. Classified in HTS 9031.80.80 as an other measuring instrument for surface profile checking, excluded from optical or automatic categories.

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%

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Alternative Classifications

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9031.49Lower: 10% vs 35%

If equipped with automatic data processing and optical scanning

Automatic profile projectors or optical measuring machines go to 9031.49.

9017.80.00Higher: 40.3% vs 35%

If for laboratory microscopes with integrated surface measurement

If principally a microscope rather than dedicated measuring instrument.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include probe calibration data and stylus type in commercial invoice

Label as 'non-automatic' to distinguish from profilometers under 9031.49