About HS Code 902580
This category encompasses a sophisticated range of instruments designed to measure various atmospheric and liquid properties, often featuring recording capabilities or combining multiple measurement functions. It includes devices like comprehensive weather stations, multi-function environmental meters, and industrial process monitors. These instruments are critical for meteorology, agriculture, HVAC, food storage, and chemical industries, where precise environmental control, data logging, and integrated monitoring are essential. Importers are typically industrial suppliers, research institutions, and specialized distributors who require advanced monitoring solutions. Exporters are often manufacturers of precision scientific and industrial instrumentation. The trade in these goods supports critical infrastructure and quality control across numerous sectors globally, enabling better decision-making and operational efficiency.
Products Under This Code
Digital weather stations, thermo-hygrometers, recording barometers, psychrometers, density meters (hydrometers), multi-function environmental meters, data logging thermometers, combined temperature and humidity sensors
Real World Examples
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station, Extech RHT10 Humidity & Temperature Datalogger, Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter, Oregon Scientific BAR208HGX, Hanna Instruments HI98194 pH/ORP/EC/TDS/Salinity/DO/Pressure/Temperature Meter
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 902511 or 902519 if only a single function (e.g., thermometer) is considered, or with 902680 if the primary function is flow/level/pressure of liquids/gases.
Products Classified Under 9025.80
Industry
This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.
Trade Overview
Germany, USA, and China are significant players in both importing and exporting these advanced meteorological and environmental monitoring instruments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 902580?
HS code 902580 covers: Hydrometers and similar floating instruments, barometers, hygrometers, psychrometers, thermometers, pyrometers; recording or not, any combination of these instruments (excluding thermometers and barometers not combined with other instruments). This category encompasses a sophisticated range of instruments designed to measure various atmospheric and liquid properties, often featuring recording capabilities or combining multiple measurement functions. It includes devices like comprehensive weather stations, multi-function environmental meters, and industrial process monitors. These instruments are critical for meteorology, agriculture, HVAC, food storage, and chemical industries, where precise environmental control, data logging, and integrated monitoring are essential. Importers are typically industrial suppliers, research institutions, and specialized distributors who require advanced monitoring solutions. Exporters are often manufacturers of precision scientific and industrial instrumentation. The trade in these goods supports critical infrastructure and quality control across numerous sectors globally, enabling better decision-making and operational efficiency.
What products fall under HS code 902580?
Digital weather stations, thermo-hygrometers, recording barometers, psychrometers, density meters (hydrometers), multi-function environmental meters, data logging thermometers, combined temperature and humidity sensors
What are common misclassifications for HS code 902580?
Often confused with 902511 or 902519 if only a single function (e.g., thermometer) is considered, or with 902680 if the primary function is flow/level/pressure of liquids/gases.
How is HS code 902580 structured?
HS code 902580 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 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.