Portable Turbidity Meter from China
A battery-powered instrument that measures water clarity by detecting light scattering from suspended particles, used in environmental monitoring and water quality testing. Classified under HTS 9027.89.80.90 for physical analysis of light interaction with substances. Provides NTU readings for compliance with EPA standards.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include EPA method validation documentation to support environmental monitoring classification
• Avoid bundling with sampling kits that could classify the set under parts/accessories headings
• Specify wavelength range in invoices to distinguish from simple visual comparators