Digital Water Usage Meter from China
A battery-operated digital meter designed to measure the volume of liquid water flowing through residential plumbing systems. It falls under HTS 9028.20.00.00 as a liquid meter for monitoring water supply in households. Features include LCD display and pulse output for remote reading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify calibration certificates from accredited labs to meet NIST standards for metering accuracy
• Include detailed technical specs and flow rate data in commercial invoices to avoid customs reclassification
• Ensure IP67 waterproof rating documentation to prevent delays in utility meter approvals