Mercury Barometer from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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