Portable Gas Leak Detector from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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