Portable Gas Leak Detector from Germany
A handheld analyzer that detects combustible gases like methane or propane using semiconductor sensors for safety inspections. It qualifies for HTS 9027.89.80 as a gas analysis apparatus for non-chromatographic chemical detection, outside dedicated gas chromatography headings.
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
• Include sensor sensitivity specifications and ATEX certification for hazardous location claims
• Avoid describing as 'universal' to prevent shifting to other gas-specific subheadings
• Test for false positives in documentation to support analytical classification