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Electrical Hydrometer for Battery Electrolyte Testing from Japan

Digital electrical hydrometer measuring specific gravity of battery electrolyte without floating bulbs. Under HTS 9025.80.10.00 as an electrical hydrometer-like floating instrument equivalent. Used in automotive repair shops.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document temperature compensation feature to prove hydrometer accuracy

• Avoid classification as automotive part (8708) by emphasizing standalone use

• Calibrate before import to support declared specifications