HS Code for Natural gas meter

Natural gas meters are classified under HS code 9028.10. This code is part of Chapter 90, which encompasses optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Specifically, 9028.10 covers gas supply or production meters, including calibrating meters. These devices are designed to measure the volume of gas passing through a pipe, typically for billing or monitoring purposes in residential, commercial, or industrial settings. The classification includes various technologies such as diaphragm meters, rotary meters, and turbine meters, provided they are used for measuring the supply or production of gas. The key factor for this classification is the meter's ability to totalize the volume of gas consumed or produced over time, distinguishing it from simple flow rate indicators. Even modern smart meters with electronic communication modules remain under this heading because their primary function is the volumetric measurement of gas supply.

Products Included

• Residential diaphragm gas meters
• Industrial rotary gas meters
• Turbine gas meters for supply lines
• Gas meter calibrating instruments
• Pre-payment gas meters
• Electronic smart gas meters

Common Misclassification

HS code 9028.10 is often confused with 9026.10 (flow meters for liquids) or 9026.80 (instruments for measuring gas flow without totalizing). The distinction is that 9028.10 is for "supply or production" meters that integrate flow over time for billing, whereas 9026 covers instruments that measure instantaneous flow rates.

FAQ

What is the HS code for natural gas meter?

The HS code for natural gas supply or production meters is 9028.10.

Does this include smart gas meters with remote reading?

Yes, smart gas meters are classified under 9028.10 as the electronic components are considered auxiliary to the primary function of gas measurement.