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Handheld Electrical Gas Permeability Tester

Electrical sensor testing gas transmission rate through plastic films for packaging industry. Classed HTS 9027.89.45.90 for electrical porosity/ permeability checking. Measures O2/CO2 permeability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9027.50Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If spectrometer-based gas analyzers

Gas chromatographs/spectrometers have dedicated codes.

8422.90.02.00Lower: 20% vs 37.5%

If parts of packaging filling machinery

If principally machinery parts, Section XVI applies.

9031.80.80Same rate: 37.5%

If flow meters for gas volume rather than permeability

Different measurement principle changes heading.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• ASTM D3985 compliance documentation essential

• Specify barrier film testing application

• Gas sensor calibration certificates required

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