Fishing Barometer from China
A portable aneroid barometer designed for anglers to predict fish behavior based on pressure changes, often with weather trend indicators. It qualifies for HTS 9025.80.1500 as a simple, standalone barometer without other measurement functions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ensure consumer packaging complies with CPSC labeling if marketed for recreational use
• Avoid adding altimeter functions which could reclassify to sports instruments
• Batch import in retail-ready packaging to qualify for lower column 2 rates