Utility Meter Box from China
A rectangular high-impact polystyrene box enclosing water or electric meters in residential settings, with lockable lids and mounting flanges. Falls under HTS 3926.90.99.40 as meter boxes of plastic for service protection. UV-stabilized for outdoor exposure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Include NEMA ratings (e.g
• 4X) for weatherproofing to support utility classification
• Avoid pairing with meters in same shipment to prevent set classification issues
• Declare dimensions precisely; boxes >38.1x45.7 cm may affect special duty rates per notes