Soil Moisture Hydrometer

Floating hydrometer for Bouyoucos soil moisture percentage measurement. HTS 9025.80.20.00 covers non-recording instruments for agricultural soil testing. Sediment suspension design for field use.

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.

8432.80.00Lower: 35% vs 37.9%

If part of soil preparation machinery

Soil working machinery measuring components classify under heading 8432.

9027Lower: 10% vs 37.9%

If tensiometer-style soil moisture meter

Pressure-based soil meters without floating classify under other instruments.

3926.90.45Higher: 38.5% vs 37.9%

If plastic field kit component

Plastic soil testing accessories become other plastic articles under Chapter 39.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Agricultural equipment declarations qualify for farm bill import facilitation programs

Sediment-resistant construction must be documented for field durability claims

Distinguish from lab hydrometers by specifying soil suspension method of use

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