Oceanographic CTD Sensor

Conductivity-temperature-depth profiler exported for oceanography conference shipboard demonstrations. Profiled water column properties for scientific examination before return. 9801.00.40 scientific use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽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.

9015.80.80Higher: 35% vs 10%

If commercial surveying instruments

Regular oceanographic equipment dutiable under Chapter 90

9026.10.60.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If commercial flow/liquid meters

Measurement instrument classification vs research sensor return

8907.90.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If considered floating research equipment

Vessel equipment classification differs from portable sensors

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide cruise track plots and station data confirming demonstration profiles

Include biofouling mitigation and sensor cleaning procedure documentation

Maintain pressure housing integrity test records from deployment

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