Soil Moisture Hydrometer
A floating hydrometer designed for Bouyoucos soil moisture testing, measuring the percentage of soil moisture through sediment suspension. This non-recording instrument is used in agricultural field testing and falls under tariff item 9025.80.00 as a hydrometer for measuring specific gravity of soil suspensions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the hydrometer is combined with a thermometer for soil temperature measurement
Combined instruments are classified under the specific combined heading rather than the 'other instruments' residual item.
If the hydrometer is part of a complete soil testing kit with other surveying or meteorological instruments
Complete kits for soil analysis may fall under surveying or meteorological instruments heading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the hydrometer is clearly classified as a non-recording instrument to avoid misclassification under other headings
• Have documentation ready showing its agricultural testing purpose
• Verify if any provincial agricultural regulations apply to the import
Related Products under Tariff item 9025.80.00
Alcohol Hydrometer for Distilling
A glass hydrometer designed to measure the alcohol content in distilled spirits by floating in liquid samples and reading the density. This non-recording floating instrument is used in distilling operations and is classified under this tariff item for other instruments.
Altimeter Barometer
A handheld aneroid barometer calibrated for altitude measurement in hiking and aviation, functioning purely as a pressure-based altimeter. It is a non-electrical barometer, falling under this tariff item as an 'other instrument' in the barometer category.
Aneroid Barometer
An aneroid barometer that measures atmospheric pressure using a sealed metal box that expands or contracts with pressure changes, without using liquid. It is a non-electrical barometer, falling under this tariff item as an 'other instrument' in the barometer category.
Antifreeze Tester Hydrometer
An automotive hydrometer used to test antifreeze and coolant freeze protection levels, featuring color-coded scales for quick field readings. This non-recording floating instrument is designed for measuring the density of propylene glycol or ethylene glycol solutions and is classified under this tariff item.
API Petroleum Hydrometer
An API scale hydrometer used for measuring the density of crude oil and petroleum products, with temperature compensation built into the scale. This non-recording floating instrument is designed for the energy sector and is classified under this tariff item for other instruments.
Battery Electrolyte Hydrometer
A hydrometer for testing lead-acid battery electrolyte specific gravity, featuring acid-resistant glass and rubber construction. This non-recording floating instrument is used for automotive and industrial battery maintenance and is classified under this tariff item.