9025.19.80.60 - Infrared thermometers 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 40% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9025.19.80.60, specifically covers infrared thermometers. These devices measure temperature without physical contact, utilizing the infrared radiation emitted by an object. The classification hinges on the thermometer's operational principle, distinguishing it from other types of thermometers that rely on direct contact or enclosed liquid expansion.
Within the broader classification of "Thermometers and pyrometers, not combined with other instruments: Other: Other," this subcategory is further refined. The 'Other' at this level signifies that the thermometers are not mercury or spirit thermometers (classified under 9025.19.80.40) and are not other specific types of non-contact thermometers that might fall under a different sibling category, such as infrared thermometers with a specific reporting mechanism or application not covered here.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification within 9025.19.80.60 is on accurately identifying devices that function as infrared thermometers and do not fit into any more granular HTS provisions. Practical considerations for classification would include the absence of a glass tube with a liquid column and the presence of an infrared sensor as the primary temperature detection mechanism.