Oceanographic CTD Sensor from Japan
Conductivity-temperature-depth profiler exported for oceanography conference shipboard demonstrations. Profiled water column properties for scientific examination before return. 9801.00.40 scientific use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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