9026.20.40.00 - Electrical 🖩
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 | 40% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9026.20.40.00, specifically covers **electrical instruments and apparatus designed for measuring or checking pressure**. These instruments utilize electrical principles to detect, quantify, and often display pressure readings in various liquid or gaseous systems. Examples include electrical manometers, pressure transducers, and electronic pressure gauges. The classification hinges on the primary function of pressure measurement and the use of electrical mechanisms to achieve this.
Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 9026.20.80.00 ("Other"), is crucial. While both fall under the broader umbrella of pressure-measuring instruments, this specific heading is reserved for those that are *electrical* in nature. The sibling category would encompass pressure-measuring devices that are mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic in their operation, lacking an electrical measurement or output component as their primary mechanism.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories for this specific code. Therefore, classification under 9026.20.40.00 is final and should be applied to all electrical instruments and apparatus whose sole or principal function is the measurement or checking of pressure, provided they are not otherwise excluded by headings 9014, 9015, 9028, or 9032. Careful consideration of the electrical operating principle is the key differentiator for proper classification.