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Triple Scale Hydrometer for Homebrewing from Japan

Homebrewing hydrometer with scales for specific gravity, potential alcohol, and Brix. Non-recording floating instrument under HTS 9025.80.20.00 for beer and wine production monitoring. Plastic case often included for protection.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Batch import declarations should specify consumer vs commercial use to determine correct statistical suffix

• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'thermometer' which shifts classification to different subheading

• Include user manuals showing non-recording function to prevent erroneous recording instrument classification