HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9013.90 – Optical appliances and instruments; parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9013
HS code 9013.90 is the 6-digit subheading for optical appliances and instruments, parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9013. It is used for optical lenses, prisms, optical filters, laser mirrors and beam expanders.
What HS 9013.90 covers
This code covers the essential components and accessories that enable the functionality and versatility of various optical devices classified under HS 9013, which includes liquid crystal devices (LCDs) not constituting articles provided for more specifically in other headings, lasers (other than laser diodes), and other optical appliances and instruments. In international trade, this often involves specialized lenses, prisms, mirrors, optical filters, mounts, and housings. Major importers are typically countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities in electronics, medical devices, and scientific research, such as China, Germany, the USA, and Japan, where these parts are integrated into finished products. Exporters include countries with strong precision engineering and optics industries. Key things to know are the high precision required for these components, the impact of material science on performance, and the increasing demand driven by advancements in display technology, telecommunications, and medical imaging. The trade in these parts is crucial for maintaining global supply chains for high-tech optical equipment.
- Covers
- Optical lenses
- Prisms
- Optical filters
- Laser mirrors
- Beam expanders
- Optical mounts
- LCD panels (parts)
- Fiber optic components
- Examples
- Schott optical glass
- Edmund Optics lenses
- Thorlabs optical mounts
- Coherent laser optics
- Corning Gorilla Glass (as a component)
Codes often confused with 9013.90
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 900190 (other optical elements, unmounted) or 901380 (other optical appliances and instruments) if the parts are generic or could be considered complete instruments. The distinction lies in whether the item is clearly identifiable as a part or accessory specifically for goods of 9013.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 901390, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 901390 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 United States $809M 29% of world exports
- 2 Germany $496M 18% of world exports
- 3 Japan $256M 9.1% of world exports
World total: $2.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $362M 15% of world imports
- 2 China $338M 14% of world imports
- 3 Germany $243M 10% of world imports
World total: $2.4B 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 9013.90
Brazil does not split HS 9013.90: its NCM code is 9013.90.00.
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 9013.90
What is HS code 901390?
HS code 901390 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Optical appliances and instruments; parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9013. This code covers the essential components and accessories that enable the functionality and versatility of various optical devices classified under HS 9013, which includes liquid crystal devices (LCDs) not constituting articles provided for more specifically in other headings, lasers (other than laser diodes), and other optical appliances and instruments. In international trade, this often involves specialized lenses, prisms, mirrors, optical filters, mounts, and housings. Major importers are typically countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities in electronics, medical devices, and scientific research, such as China, Germany, the USA, and Japan, where these parts are integrated into finished products. Exporters include countries with strong precision engineering and optics industries. Key things to know are the high precision required for these components, the impact of material science on performance, and the increasing demand driven by advancements in display technology, telecommunications, and medical imaging. The trade in these parts is crucial for maintaining global supply chains for high-tech optical equipment.
What products fall under HS code 901390?
Optical lenses, Prisms, Optical filters, Laser mirrors, Beam expanders, Optical mounts, LCD panels (parts), Fiber optic components
What are common misclassifications for HS code 901390?
This code can be confused with 900190 (other optical elements, unmounted) or 901380 (other optical appliances and instruments) if the parts are generic or could be considered complete instruments. The distinction lies in whether the item is clearly identifiable as a part or accessory specifically for goods of 9013.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 901390?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 901390 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($809M, 29% of world exports), Germany ($496M) and Japan ($256M). World exports came to about $2.8B, 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 901390?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 901390 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($362M, 15% of world imports), China ($338M) and Germany ($243M). World imports came to about $2.4B, 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 901390 structured?
HS code 901390 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 901390?
In Brazil, HS code 901390 is NCM 9013.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.