API Petroleum Hydrometer

American Petroleum Institute (API) scale hydrometer for crude oil and petroleum products. Classified HTS 9025.80.20.00 as non-recording floating density instrument for energy sector. Temperature compensation built into scale design.

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.

9026.10.60.00Lower: 17.5% vs 37.9%

If electrical revolution/liquid level counter

Petroleum electrical measuring instruments classify under specific electrical heading 9026.

8413.81.00Lower: 35% vs 37.9%

If part of fuel pump assembly

Measuring components integral to pumps excluded to heading 8413 per Chapter notes.

9025.19.80Lower: 35% vs 37.9%

If thermometer-equipped recording version

Recording thermometers shift to different subheading within same heading 9025.

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Import Tips & Compliance

ASTM calibration certificates mandatory for petroleum industry import compliance and quality assurance

Declare temperature range (e.g

60°F API) precisely to match correct HTS subheading

Hydrocarbon-resistant materials must be documented to prevent reclassification as general labware

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