Utility Meter Box from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.3%
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
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