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Boat Tachometer with Hour Meter

Marine tachometer for outboard motors, showing RPM and engine hours. Falls under HTS 9029.20.4080 as other tachometers for watercraft, not aircraft/medical. Waterproof design for nautical use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+50.0%50%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+25.0%25%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+25.0%25%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

9029.10.40.00Higher: 55.3% vs 50%

If primary function is mileage/odometer for boats

Revolution counters like hour meters may classify under 9029.10 if distance-focused.

8903Lower: 13.5% vs 50%

If parts of small yachts or pleasure craft

Integrated boat parts shift to 8903 if not standalone instruments.

9032.89.60Lower: 39.2% vs 50%

If automatic engine control integration

Note to 9032 applies if for automatic RPM control, not manual measurement.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Certify IP67 waterproof rating and corrosion resistance for marine verification

• Separate hour meter function doesn't change primary tachometer classification

• Avoid pairing with navigation aids to prevent 8526 reclassification