Gas — HTS 9028
Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof; parts and accessories thereof
Chapter 90 › Heading 9028
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 9028 is a four-digit product category for meters that measure or record the supply or production of gas, liquids, or electricity. It also covers certain calibrating meters, plus parts and accessories for these meter types. The heading describes the general product family, not the final tariff classification.
To reach the specific eight-digit HTS code, first identify the meter’s function and whether it measures gas, liquid, or electricity. Then follow the subheading structure and any applicable product distinctions, which may include the meter’s type, operating principle, construction, or whether the item is a part or accessory. Do not assume the material alone determines the code; read the full heading, subheadings, legal notes, and product descriptions in the current HTS.
What to check
- Confirm whether the item is a complete meter, a calibrating meter, a dedicated part, or an accessory.
- Identify exactly what the device measures and how it operates, such as gas flow, liquid flow, or electrical energy.
- Check the meter’s technical specifications, including measuring method, display or recording function, and intended use.
- Compare the product with the full descriptions and exclusions in the current HTS subheadings; do not classify from a catalog name alone.
- Keep manuals, engineering specifications, drawings, and photographs available, and seek a customs broker or binding ruling when the classification is uncertain.
HTS heading 9028 summary
Gas is a 4-digit product category containing 4 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9028.10.00.00 👉 | Gas meters | 16¢ each + 2.5% | Free | $4.50 each + 65% |
| 9028.20.00.00 👉 | Liquid meters | 16¢ each + 2.5% | Free | $4.50 each + 65% |
| 9028.30.00.00 👉 | Electricity meters | Free | — | $4.50 each + 65% |
| 9028.90.00 👉 | Parts and accessories | Free | — | 65% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 9028?
Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof; parts and accessories thereof. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.