Residential kWh Electricity Meter

A traditional electromechanical kWh meter with rotating disc for single-family homes, widely used for utility billing. It qualifies under HTS 9028.30.00.00 as a standard electricity supply meter. Durable design withstands residential load variations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9028.10Lower: 12.5% vs 35%

If dual-function for gas and electricity measurement

Multifunctional meters for gas/liquid supply may classify under the gas meter heading.

8504.40Lower: 10% vs 35%

If containing static converters as primary components

Power supply converters are excluded from Chapter 90 per legal notes.

9033.00Lower: 14.4% vs 35%

If for non-specific parts usable across multiple meter types

General parts not dedicated to electricity meters fall under 9033 per note 2(c).

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Confirm meter class accuracy (e.g

β€’ Class 1.0) matches US utility requirements

β€’ Label with NRTL certification marks to expedite customs and avoid holds

β€’ Avoid bulk packaging that resembles industrial parts shipments

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