U.S. imports of Liquid Supply or Production Meters (HS 902820) totaled $20.2M in August 2026, imported from 28 countries.
Importers of Liquid Supply or Production Meters paid $838K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 4.15% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLiquid meters for supply or production measurement — covering flow meters used in water distribution, fuel dispensing, and industrial process control — enter under a single tariff line (9028200000). Mexico leads US imports, followed by Israel and Denmark, reflecting both proximity-driven manufacturing and the strong European tradition in precision flow-measurement technology. Classification hinges on distinguishing supply/production meters from other flow-measuring instruments classified elsewhere in Chapter 90, making the intended end-use a key factor in correct HTS placement.
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Liquid meters under 902820 are specifically designed to measure the quantity of liquid supplied or produced — typically for billing or custody-transfer purposes. General-purpose flow meters used for process monitoring or control may fall under other Chapter 90 headings. The intended function (quantity measurement for supply/production vs. process control) and the meter's design features are the primary classification criteria; consult a licensed customs broker for borderline cases.
Standard import documentation applies, but buyers should also obtain calibration certificates and conformity documentation from the manufacturer, as many US states require weights-and-measures type approval for meters used in commercial transactions. For fuel-dispensing applications, EPA and state environmental regulations may impose additional equipment certification requirements.
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Subheading 3 of 4 in heading 9028
Subheading 902820 · $20.2M of $134.0M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9028200000 | Liquid Meters | $20.2M | 4.15% | 33.21% | $838K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9028200000 | Liquid Meters | $11.4M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Israel together supply 81% of it. Israel pays 13.3% duty; Mexico 0.5%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
66.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 4.15% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$20.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$11.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $244.7M of Liquid Supply or Production Meters and exported $108.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.