9025.19.80.10 - Infrared thermometers of a kind described in statistical note 2 of this chapter

This HTS subheading specifically classifies infrared thermometers that meet the criteria outlined in statistical note 2 of Chapter 90. These are non-contact thermometers that operate by detecting infrared radiation emitted by an object to determine its temperature. Their primary application is for measuring surface temperatures without physical contact, making them suitable for a wide range of industrial, medical, and consumer uses where traditional contact thermometers would be impractical or impossible to use.

The distinction between this subheading and its sibling, 9025.19.80.20 (Other), lies in the specific designation of "infrared thermometers" within the statistical note. While both fall under "Other thermometers and pyrometers," this subheading isolates those employing infrared technology as defined by the statistical note, differentiating them from other non-contact or specialized thermometer types not specifically addressed. This ensures precise data capture for trade statistics concerning this particular technological advancement in temperature measurement.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification ends at this detailed level, requiring the importer or exporter to confirm that the infrared thermometer in question precisely aligns with the description and statistical note 2 of Chapter 90 for correct customs declaration.