HS Code for Mercury thermometer
A mercury thermometer is classified under HS code 9025.11. Chapter 90 includes instruments and apparatus for measuring, checking, or medical use. Heading 9025 covers hydrometers, thermometers, pyrometers, barometers, and similar instruments. Subheading 9025.11 is specifically for liquid-filled thermometers designed for direct reading. This includes thermometers where the liquid (mercury) expands into a graduated glass tube. The classification applies regardless of whether the thermometer is for household, industrial, or laboratory use, provided it is not combined with other instruments. The "direct reading" aspect is crucial; it means the temperature is read directly from the scale on the instrument without electronic conversion. While many countries have restricted the sale of mercury thermometers due to environmental concerns, they remain specifically identified in the HS nomenclature under this code. If the thermometer is integrated into a more complex device, such as a thermostat or a meteorological station, it may be classified elsewhere under Chapter 90.
Products Included
- Mercury-in-glass laboratory thermometers
- Mercury-filled industrial thermometers
- Direct-reading mercury clinical thermometers
- Mercury-filled household thermometers
- Standardized mercury reference thermometers
Common Misclassification
The most common misclassification is 9025.19, which is for thermometers that are not liquid-filled, such as digital or bimetallic thermometers. Another error is 9018.19, which covers electro-diagnostic apparatus; however, even clinical mercury thermometers are generally preferred in 9025.11 unless they are part of a complex medical system. If the thermometer is combined with a hygrometer, it moves to 9025.80.
FAQ
What is the HS code for Mercury thermometer?
The HS code for a liquid-filled mercury thermometer for direct reading is 9025.11.
Does this code include digital thermometers?
No, digital thermometers are not liquid-filled and are classified under HS code 9025.19.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Mercury thermometer?
The HS code for Mercury thermometer is 902511 (Thermometers and pyrometers; liquid filled, for direct reading, not combined with other instruments).
How do I classify Mercury thermometer for customs?
Mercury thermometer is classified under HS code 902511 — Thermometers and pyrometers; liquid filled, for direct reading, not combined with other instruments. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Mercury thermometer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902511 for Mercury thermometer is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.