Prepayment Electricity Meter from China
Token or card-based prepayment meter for pay-as-you-go residential electricity, common in emerging markets. Classified in HTS 9028.30.00.00 for metering electricity supply with integrated vending interface. Prevents debt accumulation for utilities.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include vending token specifications in technical docs for customs review
• Ensure metering accuracy dominates over payment functions for classification
• Register encryption modules with relevant agencies if applicable