HS HEADING 9027

Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis (e.g. polarimeters, spectrometers), for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, etc, for measuring quantities of heat, sound or light

HEADING

9027

CHAPTER

90 — Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision instruments

In plain English

This category includes devices used for physical or chemical analysis, as well as tools that measure or check properties like viscosity, porosity, heat, sound, and light. Specific types are separated by their function, such as gas or smoke analysis equipment, chromatographs, electrophoresis instruments, and various spectrometers using optical radiation. Other subcategories cover additional analytical instruments for measuring physical quantities, exposure meters, and microtomes along with their parts and accessories.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (7)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

9027.10

Instruments and apparatus; gas or smoke analysis apparatus, for physical or chemical analysis

9027.20

Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments

9027.30

Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs; using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR)

9027.50

Instruments and apparatus; using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs)

9027.81

Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities of heat, sound or light, mass spectrometers

9027.89

Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities of heat, sound or light, exposure meters

9027.90

Microtomes and parts and accessories thereof

Chapter 90 classification notes

Many items duty-free under ITA. Medical devices require regulatory approval (FDA 510(k), CE marking, TGA). Professional equipment may require ATA Carnet for temporary import. High-value items attract customs scrutiny.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Digital cameras that are primarily smartphones classify under 8517 (Ch. 85), not 9006. Medical device accessories may classify separately from the main device.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 90

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