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API Petroleum Hydrometer from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

12.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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