Find HS Code and trade information for tire pressure gun

Tire Pressure Gun

A tire pressure gun, also known as a tire pressure gauge, is a tool used to measure the air pressure within tires, primarily on vehicles but also applicable to bicycle tires, sports equipment, and other inflatable objects.

Material

Common materials used in the construction of tire pressure guns include:

• Metal (Brass, Steel, Aluminum): Provides durability and accuracy, often used for the gauge body and internal mechanisms.
• Plastic: Used for the housing, grips, and sometimes the gauge body in less expensive models.
• Rubber: Used for hoses, seals, and protective boots.
• Electronic Components: In digital models, for the display, sensors, and power source.

Purpose

The primary purpose of a tire pressure gun is to ensure tires are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure. Maintaining correct tire pressure is crucial for:

• Safety: Proper inflation optimizes handling, braking, and reduces the risk of tire failure (blowouts).
• Fuel Efficiency: Underinflated tires increase rolling resistance, leading to higher fuel consumption.
• Tire Longevity: Correct pressure promotes even wear and extends tire life.
• Vehicle Performance: Optimal pressure contributes to better ride quality and handling.

Function

Tire pressure guns function by measuring the force exerted by the air inside the tire against a calibrated mechanism. The reading is displayed as Pressure in units like PSI (pounds per square inch), BAR, kPa, or kg/cm².

Usage Scenarios

• Automotive Maintenance: Regular checks as part of routine vehicle maintenance.
• Before Long Trips: Ensuring tires are properly inflated before embarking on extended journeys.
• Cold Weather Checks: Tire pressure decreases in colder temperatures, requiring adjustments.
• Sports Equipment Inflation: Inflating bicycle tires, basketballs, footballs, and other inflatable sports gear.
• Professional Automotive Repair: Used by mechanics for accurate tire inflation and monitoring.

Common Types

• Pencil Gauge: A simple, mechanical gauge with a spring-loaded rod that extends to indicate pressure. Generally the least expensive and least accurate.
• Dial Gauge: Features a circular dial with a needle that points to the pressure reading. More accurate than pencil gauges.
• Digital Gauge: Uses an electronic sensor to measure pressure and displays the reading on a digital screen. Offers the highest accuracy and often includes additional features like memory functions and backlight displays.
• Stick Gauge: Similar to a pencil gauge but often more robust and with a wider range.
• Inflator Gauge: Combines a pressure gauge with an air compressor, allowing users to both check and inflate tires. Often powered by a vehicle's 12V outlet or batteries.

A tire pressure gun is an instrument used for measuring or checking the pressure of tires. Based on its function, the following HS codes are relevant:

• 9026204000: Instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure or other variables of liquids or gases (for example, flow meters, level gauges, manometers, heat meters), excluding instruments and apparatus of heading 9014, 9015, 9028 or 9032; parts and accessories thereof: For measuring or checking pressure: Electrical. This code applies to electrical tire pressure guns. The first two digits (90) indicate Chapter 90, which covers measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines. The next two digits (26) represent Heading 9026, specifically for instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking flow, level, pressure, etc. The final digits (204000) denote a subheading for instruments measuring or checking pressure, and specifically electrical types. The base tariff is 0.0%, with an additional tariff of 25.0%, increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 55.0%.

• 9026208000: Instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure or other variables of liquids or gases (for example, flow meters, level gauges, manometers, heat meters), excluding instruments and apparatus of heading 9014, 9015, 9028 or 9032; parts and accessories thereof: For measuring or checking pressure: Other. This code applies to non-electrical tire pressure guns. Similar to the previous code, Chapter 90 and Heading 9026 apply. The final digits (208000) denote a subheading for instruments measuring or checking pressure, but specifically other (non-electrical) types. The base tariff is 0.0%, with an additional tariff of 7.5%, increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 37.5%.