Prepayment Electricity Meter from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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