Ultrasonic Flow Meter for Custody Transfer from Japan
A non-intrusive ultrasonic flow meter used for accurate custody transfer measurements of petroleum liquids in pipelines. It employs transit-time technology to measure flow velocity without contacting the fluid, classified under HTS 9026.10.40.00 as a liquid flow meter. Commonly used in oil and gas midstream operations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide API MPMS certification documentation for petroleum measurement standards compliance
• Declare exact accuracy specifications (e.g
• 0.2% ) to justify flow meter classification over level sensors
• Include explosion-proof ratings (ATEX/IECEx) for hazardous area use in import declarations