Vaisala WXT536 Weather Transmitter from China
The Vaisala WXT536 is a compact multi-parameter weather sensor measuring wind, precipitation, pressure, temperature, and humidity for meteorological stations. Falls under HTS 9015.80.80.80 as a meteorological instrument designed for professional environmental monitoring. Deployed in aviation, agriculture, and research networks.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide NIST-traceable calibration certificates for meteorological parameters to meet US standards
• Document installation in fixed weather stations to avoid consumer device classification
• Specify professional vs hobbyist use to justify surveying/meteorological heading