Mechanical Dial Taximeter from Japan
Traditional mechanical taximeter with rotating dials driven by vehicle odometer cable for fare computation. It qualifies under HTS 9029.10.40.00 as a revolution counter specifically for taximeter use, distinct from general odometers. Chapter notes confirm classification apart from vehicle technical parts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Source from certified manufacturers to ensure mechanical accuracy standards; document cable-driven mechanism to affirm taximeter status; beware of rust/corrosion claims during customs inspection