Analysis
HTS 9028.90.00 covers parts and accessories under heading 9028 (gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters…). US Customs collects import statistics for it under 2 ten-digit suffixes, reported in kilograms.
Goods from countries without normal trade relations pay the column 2 rate of 65% instead of nothing, so origin decides between free entry and a 65% duty.
For statistics it divides in two: 9028.90.00.40 for of electricity meters and 9028.90.00.80 for other. Both pay the same duty; the suffix records which kind was imported.
Goods classified here enter the United States duty-free at the general (normal trade relations) rate, as do about 73% of the 296 tariff lines in chapter 90. Duty-free at the general rate does not rule out additional duties under Chapter 99, such as Section 301 or Section 232 measures, which depend on the country of origin.
The other lines in the same group are 9028.10.00 (gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters…, 16¢ each + 2.5%), 9028.20.00 (gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters…, 16¢ each + 2.5%) and 9028.30.00 (electricity meters, duty-free).
Statistical suffixes
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9028.10.00 | Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof; parts and accessories thereof: gas meters | 16¢ each + 2.5% |
| 9028.20.00 | Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof; parts and accessories thereof: liquid meters | 16¢ each + 2.5% |
| 9028.30.00 | Electricity meters | Free |