HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9024.10 – Machines and appliances; for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of metals
HS code 9024.10 is the 6-digit subheading for machines and appliances, for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of metals. It is used for universal testing machines for metals, rockwell hardness testers, brinell hardness testers, vickers hardness testers and tensile testing machines for steel.
What HS 9024.10 covers
This HS code covers specialized machinery and appliances designed for rigorously testing the mechanical properties of metals. These instruments are indispensable for quality control and research and development in heavy industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and metallurgy. They ensure that metallic components meet stringent safety, durability, and performance standards. Major importers include large-scale manufacturers, independent testing laboratories, and government research institutions seeking to verify material integrity. Exporters are typically specialized engineering firms and precision instrument manufacturers. Key aspects of trade involve high-precision equipment, often automated, and compliance with international testing standards like ASTM and ISO, reflecting a global commitment to material science and product reliability.
- Covers
- Universal testing machines for metals
- Rockwell hardness testers
- Brinell hardness testers
- Vickers hardness testers
- Tensile testing machines for steel
- Fatigue testing systems for alloys
- Impact testers for metals
- Examples
- Instron 5982 Universal Testing System
- ZwickRoell ZHU250CL Hardness Tester
- Shimadzu AG-Xplus Series
- MTS Criterion Universal Test System
- Buehler Wilson Rockwell 574
Codes often confused with 9024.10
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 902480 if the material being tested is not clearly identified as metal, or with 903180 for other general measuring or checking instruments not specifically for mechanical properties.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 902410, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 902410 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 13% 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 China $104M 16% of world exports
- 2 Germany $97M 15% of world exports
- 3 United States $83M 13% of world exports
World total: $650M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $76M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $58M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $39M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $574M 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 codes for 9024.10 3
Brazil splits HS 9024.10 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9024.10.10 Metal tensile or compression testing machinesPara ensaios de tração ou compressão
- 9024.10.20 Metal hardness testing machinesPara ensaios de dureza
- 9024.10.90 Other metal testing machinesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.24 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9024.10
What is HS code 902410?
HS code 902410 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machines and appliances; for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of metals. This HS code covers specialized machinery and appliances designed for rigorously testing the mechanical properties of metals. These instruments are indispensable for quality control and research and development in heavy industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and metallurgy. They ensure that metallic components meet stringent safety, durability, and performance standards. Major importers include large-scale manufacturers, independent testing laboratories, and government research institutions seeking to verify material integrity. Exporters are typically specialized engineering firms and precision instrument manufacturers. Key aspects of trade involve high-precision equipment, often automated, and compliance with international testing standards like ASTM and ISO, reflecting a global commitment to material science and product reliability.
What products fall under HS code 902410?
Universal testing machines for metals, Rockwell hardness testers, Brinell hardness testers, Vickers hardness testers, tensile testing machines for steel, fatigue testing systems for alloys, impact testers for metals
What are common misclassifications for HS code 902410?
This code can be confused with 902480 if the material being tested is not clearly identified as metal, or with 903180 for other general measuring or checking instruments not specifically for mechanical properties.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 902410?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 902410 in UN Comtrade data were China ($104M, 16% of world exports), Germany ($97M) and the United States ($83M). World exports came to about $650M, 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 902410?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 902410 in UN Comtrade data were China ($76M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($58M) and Germany ($39M). World imports came to about $574M, 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 902410 structured?
HS code 902410 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (24) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 902410?
Brazil splits HS code 902410 into 3 NCM codes: 9024.10.10 (Metal tensile or compression testing machines), 9024.10.20 (Metal hardness testing machines), 9024.10.90 (Other metal testing machines). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.