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Weather Patterns Wall Chart and Instruments from Japan

Weather station teaching kit with anemometer, hygrometer, barometer, printed weather map charts, and audio instruction on atmospheric patterns. Qualifies under HTS 9817.00.48.00 as visual meteorology materials. Middle school earth science essential.

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

• Emphasize atmospheric pattern instruction over weather monitoring

• Include weather map reading exercises in supporting documentation

• Avoid consumer weather station classification through educational specifications