About HS Code 902820
This HS code encompasses meters used for measuring the supply or production of liquids, along with their calibrating instruments. These meters are indispensable for water utilities, petroleum industries, chemical processing, and various commercial applications, ensuring accurate billing, inventory management, and process control. They are crucial for municipal water distribution, fuel dispensing, and monitoring liquid raw material consumption in manufacturing, playing a vital role in resource accountability. Importers include water authorities, oil and gas companies, industrial facilities, and agricultural enterprises. Exporters are specialized manufacturers of fluid metering technology. Key attributes include measurement accuracy, resistance to corrosion, compliance with regulatory standards, and integration with smart infrastructure, all essential for their global trade.
Products Under This Code
Residential water meters, Industrial water meters, Fuel dispensers (metering part), Oil flow meters, Chemical liquid meters, Electromagnetic water meters, Liquid meter calibrators
Real World Examples
Sensus iPERL, Itron Aquadis+, Neptune T-10, Badger Meter Recordall, Endress+Hauser Promag W
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with general industrial flow meters (9026.10) if not explicitly for 'supply or production' metering, or with dispensing pumps (8413.11) if the metering function isn't the primary classification driver.
Products Classified Under 9028.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.
Trade Overview
China, USA, Germany, and France are leading countries in both the import and export of liquid supply and production meters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 902820?
HS code 902820 covers: Meters; liquid supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof. This HS code encompasses meters used for measuring the supply or production of liquids, along with their calibrating instruments. These meters are indispensable for water utilities, petroleum industries, chemical processing, and various commercial applications, ensuring accurate billing, inventory management, and process control. They are crucial for municipal water distribution, fuel dispensing, and monitoring liquid raw material consumption in manufacturing, playing a vital role in resource accountability. Importers include water authorities, oil and gas companies, industrial facilities, and agricultural enterprises. Exporters are specialized manufacturers of fluid metering technology. Key attributes include measurement accuracy, resistance to corrosion, compliance with regulatory standards, and integration with smart infrastructure, all essential for their global trade.
What products fall under HS code 902820?
Residential water meters, Industrial water meters, Fuel dispensers (metering part), Oil flow meters, Chemical liquid meters, Electromagnetic water meters, Liquid meter calibrators
What are common misclassifications for HS code 902820?
Can be confused with general industrial flow meters (9026.10) if not explicitly for 'supply or production' metering, or with dispensing pumps (8413.11) if the metering function isn't the primary classification driver.
How is HS code 902820 structured?
HS code 902820 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.