Surveying Tripod Leveling Bubble from China
A circular spirit level bubble accessory that attaches to tripods for precise leveling of surveying rangefinders and photogrammetry instruments under heading 9015. It ensures horizontal accuracy during measurements. Falls under HTS 9620.00.30 as a dedicated accessory for these professional optical appliances.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include documentation proving use with 9015 instruments like theodolites; avoid generic 'camera level' labeling
• Test for calibration standards compliance
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls in bulk shipments