HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9025.11 – Thermometers and pyrometers; liquid filled, for direct reading, not combined with other instruments
HS code 9025.11 is the 6-digit subheading for thermometers and pyrometers, liquid filled, for direct reading, not combined with other instruments. It is used for mercury-in-glass thermometers, alcohol-in-glass thermometers, laboratory liquid thermometers, clinical mercury thermometers and industrial liquid-filled thermometers.
What HS 9025.11 covers
This category encompasses traditional, liquid-filled thermometers and pyrometers designed for direct visual readings, without being combined with other instruments. These simple yet reliable devices are widely traded for a myriad of applications, from household use and educational settings to basic industrial process monitoring and clinical temperature checks. Importers typically include distributors for retail markets, scientific supply houses, and industries requiring straightforward, cost-effective temperature measurement. Exporters are often manufacturers specializing in precision glass instruments. The trade volume remains significant due to their low cost, ease of use, and reliability, particularly in contexts where electronic alternatives may be impractical or unnecessary, or in regions with less developed infrastructure.
- Covers
- Mercury-in-glass thermometers
- Alcohol-in-glass thermometers
- Laboratory liquid thermometers
- Clinical mercury thermometers
- Industrial liquid-filled thermometers
- Maximum-minimum liquid thermometers
- Examples
- Brannan Mercury Thermometer
- Taylor Precision Products Alcohol Thermometer
- Fisherbrand General Purpose Thermometer
- VWR Traceable Thermometer
- Zeal Laboratory Thermometer
Codes often confused with 9025.11
Common mistake. Often confused with 902519 for other types of thermometers (e.g., digital, bimetallic) or 902580 if combined with other instruments like hygrometers.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 902511, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 902511 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 9.1% 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 $35M 28% of world exports
- 2 Germany $24M 19% of world exports
- 3 United States $15M 12% of world exports
World total: $125M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $13M 9.1% of world imports
- 2 United States $11M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 Italy $8.3M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $139M 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 9025.11 4
Brazil splits HS 9025.11 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9025.11.1 Clinical thermometersTermômetros clínicos Group
- 9025.11.11 Clinical mercury thermometersQue contenham mercúrio
- 9025.11.19 Mercury-free liquid clinical thermometersOutros
- 9025.11.9 OtherOutros Group
- 9025.11.91 Non-clinical liquid thermometers with mercuryQue contenham mercúrio
- 9025.11.99 Mercury-free non-clinical liquid thermometersOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.25 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9025.11
What is HS code 902511?
HS code 902511 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Thermometers and pyrometers; liquid filled, for direct reading, not combined with other instruments. This category encompasses traditional, liquid-filled thermometers and pyrometers designed for direct visual readings, without being combined with other instruments. These simple yet reliable devices are widely traded for a myriad of applications, from household use and educational settings to basic industrial process monitoring and clinical temperature checks. Importers typically include distributors for retail markets, scientific supply houses, and industries requiring straightforward, cost-effective temperature measurement. Exporters are often manufacturers specializing in precision glass instruments. The trade volume remains significant due to their low cost, ease of use, and reliability, particularly in contexts where electronic alternatives may be impractical or unnecessary, or in regions with less developed infrastructure.
What products fall under HS code 902511?
Mercury-in-glass thermometers, alcohol-in-glass thermometers, laboratory liquid thermometers, clinical mercury thermometers, industrial liquid-filled thermometers, maximum-minimum liquid thermometers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 902511?
Often confused with 902519 for other types of thermometers (e.g., digital, bimetallic) or 902580 if combined with other instruments like hygrometers.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 902511?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 902511 in UN Comtrade data were China ($35M, 28% of world exports), Germany ($24M) and the United States ($15M). World exports came to about $125M, 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 902511?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 902511 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($13M, 9.1% of world imports), the United States ($11M) and Italy ($8.3M). World imports came to about $139M, 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 902511 structured?
HS code 902511 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (25) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 902511?
Brazil splits HS code 902511 into 4 NCM codes: 9025.11.11 (Clinical mercury thermometers), 9025.11.19 (Mercury-free liquid clinical thermometers), 9025.11.91 (Non-clinical liquid thermometers with mercury), 9025.11.99 (Mercury-free non-clinical liquid thermometers). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.