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Laser Level Tripod Base Mount from Japan

A heavy-duty base mount with fine leveling threads for attaching rotary laser levels (heading 9015) to tripods in construction site applications. It stabilizes the instrument against vibrations for accurate horizontal/vertical projections. Classified in HTS 9620.00.30.30 as a level accessory.

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 laser level compatibility certifications in import docs to affirm heading 9015 linkage

• Watch for quotas on steel-intensive mounts from high-volume exporters

• Test for load-bearing specs to differentiate from lightweight camera mounts