9026.10.40.00 - Flow meters 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | $4.50 each + 65% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 9026.10.40.00, specifically covers "Flow meters" that are designed for measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids. These instruments are crucial in various industrial and commercial applications to monitor, control, and record the volume or rate of liquid movement. Examples within this category include mechanical, electromagnetic, ultrasonic, and thermal flow meters intended for liquid applications.
It is important to distinguish this subcategory from its sibling, 9026.10.60.00, which also falls under the broader category of instruments for measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids. While 9026.10.40.00 is dedicated to flow meters, the "Other" category at 9026.10.60.00 would encompass instruments for measuring liquid levels that are not specifically flow meters, such as dipsticks, float gauges, or ultrasonic level sensors that do not directly measure flow rate.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification within 9026.10.40.00 is determined by the primary function of the instrument as a flow meter for liquids, irrespective of the specific measurement principle employed or the materials of construction, provided it does not fall under more specific headings. The emphasis remains on the accurate measurement of liquid flow.