About HS Code 902480
This category encompasses a broad range of sophisticated testing equipment used to evaluate the mechanical properties of non-metallic materials, including plastics, textiles, rubber, wood, and composites. These machines are crucial for quality assurance and product development across diverse sectors such as packaging, consumer goods, automotive components, and construction materials. Importers typically include manufacturers who need to ensure their products meet specific performance criteria, safety standards, and durability requirements, as well as material science research laboratories. Exporters are often specialized engineering and instrumentation companies. The global trade in these goods is driven by the continuous innovation in material science and the increasing demand for high-performance non-metallic products.
Products Under This Code
Plastic tensile testers, textile strength testers, rubber durometers, wood bending strength testers, composite impact testers, paper burst strength testers, foam compression testers
Real World Examples
Instron 3400 Series for plastics, ZwickRoell ZwickiLine for textiles, Shore Durometer for rubber, Tinius Olsen H5K-T for polymers, Testometric M350-10CT
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 902410 if the material type isn't precisely identified as non-metal, or 903180 for general-purpose measuring instruments not focused on mechanical properties.
Products Classified Under 9024.80
Industry
This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.
Trade Overview
China, USA, and Germany are leading importers due to extensive manufacturing, while Germany, Japan, and the USA are key exporters of these specialized machines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 902480?
HS code 902480 covers: Machines and appliances; for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of materials other than metals. This category encompasses a broad range of sophisticated testing equipment used to evaluate the mechanical properties of non-metallic materials, including plastics, textiles, rubber, wood, and composites. These machines are crucial for quality assurance and product development across diverse sectors such as packaging, consumer goods, automotive components, and construction materials. Importers typically include manufacturers who need to ensure their products meet specific performance criteria, safety standards, and durability requirements, as well as material science research laboratories. Exporters are often specialized engineering and instrumentation companies. The global trade in these goods is driven by the continuous innovation in material science and the increasing demand for high-performance non-metallic products.
What products fall under HS code 902480?
Plastic tensile testers, textile strength testers, rubber durometers, wood bending strength testers, composite impact testers, paper burst strength testers, foam compression testers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 902480?
Often confused with 902410 if the material type isn't precisely identified as non-metal, or 903180 for general-purpose measuring instruments not focused on mechanical properties.
How is HS code 902480 structured?
HS code 902480 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 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.