Hydrostatic Tank Gauge
A hydrostatic tank gauge is a submersible transmitter that measures the liquid head pressure in a tank to determine its inventory level. It is commonly used in petroleum storage applications for accurate, continuous level monitoring. This instrument falls under tariff item 9026.80.00 as an 'other instrument or apparatus' for measuring or checking the level or pressure of liquids.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the gauge is specifically for measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids
This subheading is more specific for liquid level measuring instruments.
If the gauge is integrated with a controller to automatically maintain tank levels
Automatic level control systems fall under heading 90.32.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the gauge is not part of an automatic control system; if it only transmits data for monitoring, it stays in 9026.80.00
• Provide technical specifications showing it measures hydrostatic pressure for level determination
• Ensure compliance with Canadian electrical safety standards if the transmitter includes electronic components
Related Products under Tariff item 9026.80.00
ABB K-TEK MS Magnetic Level Gauge
This is an electrical magnetic level transmitter using non-contact reed switch technology for continuous liquid level monitoring in chemical tanks. It operates based on an electrical phenomenon that varies with the level being measured, qualifying it as an electrical instrument for checking liquid levels under tariff item 9026.80.00.
Ashcroft A2X Pressure Transducer
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Bubble Flow Meter
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Capacitive Liquid Level Sensor
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Coriolis Mass Flow Meter
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