Storm Glass Barometer from China
Traditional Fitzroy storm glass combined with aneroid barometer dial for predicting weather changes through liquid crystallization and pressure. The primary barometer function places it under HTS 9025.80.1500 as non-combined, despite decorative elements.
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
• Declare liquid contents precisely to address any chemical classification concerns
• Position as functional instrument, not souvenir, with performance specs
• Glass components require careful packaging to prevent breakage claims