Underground Meter Enclosure

A buried plastic enclosure for gas or water meters, featuring gasketed doors and cable entries for protection against moisture. HTS 3926.90.99.40 for meter boxes. Fiberglass-reinforced polyester construction.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.3%+17.5%22.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇨🇦Canada5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇩🇪Germany5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇯🇵Japan5.3%+10.0%15.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3926.90.65Lower: 14.2% vs 22.8%

If surface-mounted non-buried versions

Above-ground meter housings may use different 'other' subs.

7010.90.50Higher: 35% vs 22.8%

If glass-reinforced carbureted enclosures

Certain glass/plastic bottles/carboy-like shift to glass chapter.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 22.8%

If with integrated metering machinery

Machines with plastic housings classify by function in Chapter 84/85.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide IP68 waterproof ratings and explosion-proof certs if for gas

Declare wall thickness and reinforcement to affirm structural use

Avoid 'household' mislabel per note excluding certain articles from 3924

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