Mercury Barometer from China
A traditional mercury barometer uses a glass tube filled with mercury to measure atmospheric pressure by the height of the mercury column. Classified under HTS 9025.80.1500 as a non-combined barometer, it's used in laboratories and educational settings despite modern safety concerns.
Duty Rate — China → United States
18.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Comply with hazardous materials regulations for mercury transport and include MSDS sheets
• Confirm no additional sensors are integrated to maintain standalone barometer status
• Educational or lab use may qualify for duty exemptions; prepare end-use certificates