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9801.00.85.00/Engineer's Surveying Instrument Kit/Japan

Engineer's Surveying Instrument Kit from Japan

Laser level, theodolite, measuring tapes, and tripod used by civil engineer for temporary overseas site assessments. Returned by same engineer after project consultations. Classifies under HTS 9801.00.85.00 as professional engineering instruments temporarily exported for trade 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%
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Import Tips

• Include engineering contracts, calibration certificates, and serial number matching; declare as professional equipment not for resale; document temporary nature

Engineer's Surveying Instrument Kit from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9801.00.85.00