About HS Code 902810
This category covers meters specifically designed for measuring the supply or production of gas, including their calibrating counterparts. These instruments are fundamental to utilities, industrial processes, and commercial applications for accurate billing, process control, and resource management. They are essential for natural gas distribution networks, industrial gas consumption monitoring, and biogas production facilities, ensuring fair trade and efficient resource allocation. Importers are typically utility companies, industrial plants, energy providers, and construction firms involved in infrastructure development. Exporters are specialized manufacturers of metering technology. Accuracy, durability, compliance with national measurement standards, and smart metering capabilities are critical factors driving their international trade.
Products Under This Code
Residential gas meters, Industrial gas meters, Commercial gas meters, Turbine gas meters, Rotary gas meters, Ultrasonic gas meters, Gas meter calibrators
Real World Examples
Itron Gallus 2000, Honeywell Elster BK-G4, Sensus R275, Landis+Gyr G470, Dresser Roots Meter
Common Misclassification
Often confused with flow meters for industrial processes (9026.10) if not clearly specified as 'supply or production' meters for billing/resource management, or general measuring instruments (9031.80).
Products Classified Under 9028.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.
Trade Overview
China, Germany, USA, and the UK are major global players in both the import and export of gas supply and production meters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 902810?
HS code 902810 covers: Meters; gas, supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof. This category covers meters specifically designed for measuring the supply or production of gas, including their calibrating counterparts. These instruments are fundamental to utilities, industrial processes, and commercial applications for accurate billing, process control, and resource management. They are essential for natural gas distribution networks, industrial gas consumption monitoring, and biogas production facilities, ensuring fair trade and efficient resource allocation. Importers are typically utility companies, industrial plants, energy providers, and construction firms involved in infrastructure development. Exporters are specialized manufacturers of metering technology. Accuracy, durability, compliance with national measurement standards, and smart metering capabilities are critical factors driving their international trade.
What products fall under HS code 902810?
Residential gas meters, Industrial gas meters, Commercial gas meters, Turbine gas meters, Rotary gas meters, Ultrasonic gas meters, Gas meter calibrators
What are common misclassifications for HS code 902810?
Often confused with flow meters for industrial processes (9026.10) if not clearly specified as 'supply or production' meters for billing/resource management, or general measuring instruments (9031.80).
How is HS code 902810 structured?
HS code 902810 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (28) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.