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U.S. imports of liquid supply or production meters (HS 902820) totaled $22.0M in July 2026, traded with 27 countries.
Importers of Liquid Supply or Production Meters paid $741K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $6.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Liquid Supply or Production Meters imports of $22.0M in July 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $19.8M.
Last updated: July 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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513 shipments/mo
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 · $22.0M of $155.2M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9028200000 | Liquid Meters | $22.0M | 3.37% | 28.89% | $741K |
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 | $9.1M |
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.
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$22.0MYoY · Pro
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$9.1MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Mexico and Israel together supply 81% of it.
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rate provision · imports
71.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 3.37%.