Alcohol Hydrometer for Distilling

A glass hydrometer designed to measure the alcohol content in distilled spirits by floating in liquid samples. It falls under HTS 9025.80.20.00 as a non-recording floating instrument specifically for density measurement in brewing and distilling. The scale is calibrated in potential alcohol percentage for precise readings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.9%+35.0%37.9%
🇲🇽Mexico2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇨🇦Canada2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇩🇪Germany2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇯🇵Japan2.9%+10.0%12.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9027Lower: 10% vs 37.9%

If incorporating a digital density display

Digital readout versions are classified as other non-electrical density/measuring instruments in heading 9027.

8413Lower: 10% vs 37.9%

If part of a larger brewery pump system

Parts for liquid pumps incorporating measuring devices fall under heading 8413 per Chapter 90 exclusions.

7017.90.50.00Higher: 41.7% vs 37.9%

If imported as laboratory glassware without scale

Unmarked glass tubes exclude measurement function, classifying as laboratory glassware in heading 7017.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify calibration accuracy with NIST-traceable certificates to meet US import standards for measuring instruments

Include material safety data sheets for glass components to avoid classification issues during customs inspection

Label clearly as 'non-recording hydrometer' to prevent misclassification under recording instruments in 9025.80.30

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