Heading 9028

Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof; parts and accessories thereof

5 declarable lines

Heading 9028 covers meters used to measure and supply or produce gas, liquid or electricity, including calibrating meters. It is split by medium, with separate lines for gas meters, liquid meters, electricity meters, and parts and accessories.

Products in this heading

  • Residential natural gas meter
  • Commercial gas meter for billing
  • Building water supply meter
  • Liquid fuel dispenser meter
  • Residential electricity meter
  • Three-phase electricity meter
  • Calibrating meter for gas or liquid
  • Register assembly for an electricity meter

How to choose the right subheading

  • Identify the medium being measured: gas, liquid or electricity.
  • Decide whether the device is a supply or production meter rather than a test or process instrument.
  • Determine whether the item is a complete meter or a part or accessory.
  • For parts, decide whether the part is for an electricity meter or for another meter.
  • Confirm whether the item is a calibrating meter, which remains in heading 9028.

Often confused with

  • Process control flow meter for liquids or gases

    Flow measuring instruments are in heading 9026 unless they are supply or production meters of heading 9028.

    Heading 9026
  • Multimeter

    Instruments for measuring electrical quantities other than supply meters are in heading 9030.

    Heading 9030
  • Odometer

    Distance measuring counters and speedometers are in heading 9029.

    Heading 9029
  • Automatic pressure controller

    Regulating or controlling instruments are in heading 9032.

    Heading 9032
  • Thermometer

    Temperature measuring instruments are in heading 9025.

    Heading 9025

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for electricity meters?

Electricity meters are classified under 9028.30.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is Free.

What is the duty on parts for electricity meters?

Parts and accessories of electricity meters are classified under 9028.90.00.40. The general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify parts for gas or liquid meters?

Parts and accessories for meters other than electricity meters are classified under 9028.90.00.80. The general (MFN) rate is 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.

All lines in heading 9028

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