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Fishing Barometer from Japan

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 — 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

• 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