Heading 9026

Instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure or other variables of liquids or gases (for example, flow meters, level gauges, manometers, heat meters), excluding instruments and apparatus of heading 9014, 9015, 9028 or 9032; parts and accessories thereof

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Heading 9026 covers instruments that measure or check flow, level, pressure or other variables of liquids and gases, plus their parts and accessories. The heading is split first by what is measured (flow or level, pressure, other variables) and then by whether the instrument is electrical or non-electrical. Parts and accessories have their own subheading based on the type of instrument they fit.

Products in this heading

Inline liquid flow meter with a digital display
Mechanical water flow meter for a pipe line
Tank level gauge with an electrical sensor
Pressure gauge with a Bourne tube and dial
Heat meter for a building heating loop
Handheld anemometer
Replacement sensor module for a flow meter
Float-type level indicator for a storage tank

How to choose the right subheading

The variable being measured: flow or level of liquids, pressure, or another variable such as heat.
Whether the instrument is electrical or non-electrical, since this splits most subheadings.
Whether the item is a complete instrument or a part or accessory, which changes the subheading to 9026.90.
For parts, whether they are for electrical instruments or for flow meters, heat meters with liquid supply meters and anemometers, or other instruments.
Whether another heading such as 9014, 9015, 9028 or 9032 specifically covers the article, which would remove it from 9026.

Often confused with

Thermometer or barometer
Temperature and atmospheric pressure instruments are named in heading 9025.
Heading 9025
Water meter or gas supply meter
Supply or production meters that total consumption go to heading 9028.
Heading 9028
Automatic pressure regulator or flow controller
Devices that automatically regulate a variable rather than measure it are in 9032.
Heading 9032
Speedometer or tachometer
Speed and revolution measuring instruments are covered by heading 9029.
Heading 9029
Hydrometer
Floating density instruments are classified in heading 9025.
Heading 9025

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for an electrical flow meter?

An electrical flow meter for liquids is classified under 9026.10.20.40, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on pressure gauges?

Electrical pressure measuring instruments fall under 9026.20.40.00 and other pressure instruments under 9026.20.80.00. Both carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

How do I classify a part for a flow meter?

Parts of flow meters, heat meters incorporating liquid supply meters and anemometers go under 9026.90.40.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. Parts of electrical measuring instruments are classified under 9026.90.20.00, also Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.