9029

Analysis

Heading 9029 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, odometers, pedometers and the like; speedometers and tachometers, other than those of heading 9014 or 9015; stroboscopes; parts and accessories thereof. It divides into 3 six-digit subheadings and 9 eight-digit tariff lines, with 11 ten-digit statistical suffixes below them.

3 of its 8 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (38%) and 5 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 6%. The median line pays 4.25%.

The spread of 6 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 6%, applies to 9029.20.20 (bicycle speedometers) and 9029.90.40 (of bicycle speedometers).

Its median rate of 4.25% sits at the 91st percentile of the headings in chapter 90.

1 of the lines carry specific or compound rates (per kilogram, per dozen and so on) rather than a percentage, so their burden depends on the unit value of the goods.

The largest subheadings are 9029.90 (parts and accessories, 4 lines), 9029.20 (speedometers and tachometers; stroboscopes, 3 lines) and 9029.10 (revolution counters, production counters…, 2 lines).