Portable Gas Leak Detector from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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