Engineer's Surveying Instrument from Japan
Laser level, tripod, measuring wheel taken abroad by civil engineer for site inspection. Personal professional instruments qualify under HTS 9804.00.10 when owned by engineer. Duty-free surveying tools of trade.
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
• Calibrate and clean instruments before return; include project documentation
• PE license strengthens professional classification claim
• Rental equipment doesn't qualify as personal professional tools