Handheld Soil pH Electrical Meter from Germany
A portable electrical instrument used for measuring soil pH levels in agriculture and environmental testing. It falls under HTS 9027.89.45.90 as an electrical apparatus for physical/chemical analysis, specifically for pH measurement which is not covered by other subheadings. The device uses electrodes to detect hydrogen ion concentration electrically.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify electrical safety certifications like UL or CE to meet US import standards for testing equipment
• Include calibration certificates in documentation to prove accuracy for physical analysis instruments
• Avoid misclassification as non-electrical pH meters; specify electrical operation in invoices