Handheld Soil pH Meter from Canada
A portable electronic device used for measuring the pH level of soil samples in agricultural and gardening applications. It falls under HTS 9027.89.80.90 as an instrument for physical or chemical analysis of soil composition. The probe inserts into moistened soil to provide instant digital readings.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify calibration certificates are included to meet NIST traceability requirements for agricultural testing equipment
• Ensure the device is not classified as a simple probe without digital analysis capability, which could shift to lower headings
• Label as 'agricultural soil testing instrument' to avoid misclassification as laboratory equipment