Mechanical Barograph Drum Recorder from Germany
A traditional analog instrument using a rotating drum and ink pen to graphically record atmospheric pressure changes over time. Classified under HTS 9025.80.40.00 as a barograph, one of the explicitly named recording instruments in this subheading for meteorological use.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of mechanical recording mechanism (drum/pen system) to distinguish from digital non-recording barometers
• Include charts or photos of recording output in import docs to support classification over general pressure gauges
• Check for restrictions if containing mercury components, requiring EPA declarations