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U.S. imports of surveying levels (HS 901530) totaled $2.3M in May 2026, traded with 28 countries.
Importers of Surveying Levels paid $316K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $2.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Surveying Levels imports of $2.3M in May 2026 ran 27% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.8M.
Last updated: May 2026 dataSurveying levels — instruments that establish a horizontal plane of reference for construction, civil engineering, and geodetic work — are divided in the US schedule between electrical (9015304000) and non-electrical (9015308000) types, with the electrical category capturing digital and laser levels increasingly used on modern job sites. China is the leading US supplier under this heading, reflecting its dominant position in mid-range construction instrument manufacturing, with Germany and Mexico also among the top sources. Importers should note that laser-based surveying levels may require classification analysis relative to heading 9013.
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A rotating laser level whose primary function is to project a horizontal reference plane for construction layout is generally classified under heading 9015 as a surveying level, not under 9013 as a laser instrument. The laser is the mechanism, not the product's defining function. CBP's principal-function test applies, and the product's marketing materials, technical specifications, and intended end-use all support the classification argument.
Standard surveying levels do not require agency admissibility review beyond normal CBP entry. However, if a level incorporates radio-frequency components (e.g., Bluetooth data transmission), FCC equipment authorization may be required before the device is marketed in the US. Importers of digitally connected survey instruments should confirm FCC compliance status prior to commercial release.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9015308000 | SURVEYING LEVELS, EXCEPT ELECTRICAL | $1.3M | 12.67% | 75.49% | $171K |
| 9015304000 | ELECTRICAL SURVEYING LEVELS | $556K | 11.80% | 94.11% | $66K |
SURVEYING LEVELS, EXCEPT ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL SURVEYING LEVELS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9015300000 | LEVELS (SURVEYING) | $751K |
LEVELS (SURVEYING)
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INSTR & APPL F MEDICAL SURGICAL DENTAL VET, NESOI
HS 901890
MED NEEDLES. NESOI, CATHERERS ETC AND PARTS ETC
HS 901839
ARTIFICIAL JOINTS & PARTS & ACCESSORIES THEROF,NES
HS 902139
ELECTRO-DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS NESOI, AND PARTS ETC.
HS 901819
OZONE,OXYGEN,ETC THERAPY, RESPIRATION APPARATUS,PT
HS 901920
MEAS CHECKNG INSTRUMENT & MACH, NOT OPTICAL, NESOI
HS 903180
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $538K | $25K | -$513K |
| Georgia | $280K | $61K | -$219K |
| California | $286K | $31K | -$255K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCHORAGE, AK | $234K | $137K | -$98K |
| CLEVELAND, OH | $137K | $122K | -$15K |
| TECATE, CA | $214K | -- | -$214K |