HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9013.20 – Lasers; other than laser diodes
HS code 9013.20 is the 6-digit subheading for lasers, other than laser diodes. It is used for CO2 lasers, nd:YAG lasers, fiber lasers, excimer lasers and argon ion lasers.
What HS 9013.20 covers
This HS code encompasses a wide array of lasers, excluding semiconductor laser diodes, which are classified elsewhere. This category includes gas lasers, solid-state lasers, fiber lasers, and excimer lasers, among others. These powerful and precise light sources are indispensable across numerous high-tech industries, including manufacturing (cutting, welding, marking), medical procedures (surgery, ophthalmology), scientific research, telecommunications, and defense. Importers are typically advanced manufacturing facilities, hospitals, research laboratories, and aerospace companies. Exporters are often specialized manufacturers of sophisticated laser systems. Key trade considerations include laser power, wavelength, beam quality, pulse duration, safety classifications, and integration with robotic or optical systems. The market is characterized by continuous innovation in laser technology, driving demand for higher efficiency, greater precision, and new applications in various sectors.
- Covers
- CO2 lasers
- Nd:YAG lasers
- Fiber lasers
- Excimer lasers
- Argon ion lasers
- Dye lasers
- Femtosecond lasers
- Ultrafast lasers
- Examples
- IPG Photonics fiber lasers
- Trumpf TruDisk lasers
- Coherent excimer lasers
- Spectra-Physics solid-state lasers
- Rofin-Sinar CO2 lasers
Codes often confused with 9013.20
Common mistake. This code specifically excludes laser diodes (typically 854141 or 854149), focusing on more complex and often higher-power laser systems, which is a crucial distinction for trade.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 901320, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 901320 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $2.0B 26% of world exports
- 2 United States $1.4B 18% of world exports
- 3 China $834M 11% of world exports
World total: $7.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.7B 23% of world imports
- 2 United States $1.0B 14% of world imports
- 3 Germany $771M 10% of world imports
World total: $7.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 9013.20
Brazil does not split HS 9013.20: its NCM code is 9013.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.13 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9013.20
What is HS code 901320?
HS code 901320 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Lasers; other than laser diodes. This HS code encompasses a wide array of lasers, excluding semiconductor laser diodes, which are classified elsewhere. This category includes gas lasers, solid-state lasers, fiber lasers, and excimer lasers, among others. These powerful and precise light sources are indispensable across numerous high-tech industries, including manufacturing (cutting, welding, marking), medical procedures (surgery, ophthalmology), scientific research, telecommunications, and defense. Importers are typically advanced manufacturing facilities, hospitals, research laboratories, and aerospace companies. Exporters are often specialized manufacturers of sophisticated laser systems. Key trade considerations include laser power, wavelength, beam quality, pulse duration, safety classifications, and integration with robotic or optical systems. The market is characterized by continuous innovation in laser technology, driving demand for higher efficiency, greater precision, and new applications in various sectors.
What products fall under HS code 901320?
CO2 lasers, Nd:YAG lasers, Fiber lasers, Excimer lasers, Argon ion lasers, Dye lasers, Femtosecond lasers, Ultrafast lasers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 901320?
This code specifically excludes laser diodes (typically 854141 or 854149), focusing on more complex and often higher-power laser systems, which is a crucial distinction for trade.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 901320?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 901320 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.0B, 26% of world exports), the United States ($1.4B) and China ($834M). World exports came to about $7.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 901320?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 901320 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.7B, 23% of world imports), the United States ($1.0B) and Germany ($771M). World imports came to about $7.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 901320 structured?
HS code 901320 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (13) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 901320?
In Brazil, HS code 901320 is NCM 9013.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.