9015.90.01.90 - Other 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | The rate applicable to the article of which it is a part or accessory |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, "9015.90.01.90 - Other," encompasses parts and accessories for surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological, or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses and rangefinders, that do not fall under any of the more specific subcategories. This includes a broad range of components such as housings, mounts, fasteners, wiring harnesses, power cords, and specialized adapters that are integral to the functioning of these instruments but are not themselves the primary instrument.
It is crucial to distinguish this "Other" category from its sibling entries. For instance, parts specifically designed for rangefinders (9015.90.01.10), theodolites and tachymeters (9015.90.01.20), levels (9015.90.01.30), photogrammetrical surveying instruments (9015.90.01.40), and seismographs (9015.90.01.50) are classified separately. This residual category is reserved for those parts and accessories that are not exclusively or primarily intended for use with those specifically enumerated types of instruments.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification under 9015.90.01.90 hinges on determining that a part or accessory does not fit into any of the preceding, more specific subheadings within 9015.90.01. The defining characteristic for classification here is its functional relationship to the broader group of scientific and measuring instruments covered by heading 9015, while simultaneously not being specifically designated for a more narrowly defined type of instrument within that group.