HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9026.10 – Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids
HS code 9026.10 is the 6-digit subheading for instruments and apparatus, for measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids. It is used for ultrasonic level transmitters, magnetic flow meters, coriolis flow meters, radar level sensors and differential pressure flow meters.
What HS 9026.10 covers
This category covers essential instrumentation used across virtually all process industries to accurately measure or check the flow and level of liquids. These devices are critical for ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality control in sectors such as oil and gas, chemical processing, water treatment, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals. Importers are typically industrial plants, engineering firms, and system integrators who rely on precise measurements for process automation and regulatory compliance. Exporters are specialized manufacturers of industrial automation and control equipment. The global trade in these instruments is driven by the continuous need for precise process control, optimization of resource utilization, and adherence to environmental and safety standards in manufacturing and infrastructure projects worldwide.
- Covers
- Ultrasonic level transmitters
- Magnetic flow meters
- Coriolis flow meters
- Radar level sensors
- Differential pressure flow meters
- Sight glass level indicators
- Turbine flow meters
- Float level switches
- Examples
- Endress+Hauser Promag 50 Flowmeter
- Siemens Sitrans LR250 Radar Level Transmitter
- Emerson Micro Motion Coriolis Flowmeter
- Yokogawa ADMAG AXG Magnetic Flowmeter
- VEGAFLEX 81 Guided Wave Radar
Codes often confused with 9026.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with 902620 if pressure measurement is involved, or 902680 if the instrument measures other liquid variables but not specifically flow or level.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 902610, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 902610 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 Germany $1.5B 20% of world exports
- 2 United States $1.1B 15% of world exports
- 3 China $703M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $7.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.0B 14% of world imports
- 2 China $670M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $623M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $7.7B 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 9026.10 4
Brazil splits HS 9026.10 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9026.10.1 For measuring or checking flowPara medida ou controle da vazão (caudal) Group
- 9026.10.11 Electromagnetic flow meter-transmittersMedidores-transmissores eletrônicos, que funcionem pelo princípio de indução eletromagnética
- 9026.10.19 Other liquid flow measuring instrumentsOutros
- 9026.10.2 For measuring or checking levelPara medida ou controle do nível Group
- 9026.10.21 Eddy current level gauges for metalsDe metais, mediante correntes parasitas
- 9026.10.29 Other liquid level measuring instrumentsOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.26 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9026.10
What is HS code 902610?
HS code 902610 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids. This category covers essential instrumentation used across virtually all process industries to accurately measure or check the flow and level of liquids. These devices are critical for ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality control in sectors such as oil and gas, chemical processing, water treatment, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals. Importers are typically industrial plants, engineering firms, and system integrators who rely on precise measurements for process automation and regulatory compliance. Exporters are specialized manufacturers of industrial automation and control equipment. The global trade in these instruments is driven by the continuous need for precise process control, optimization of resource utilization, and adherence to environmental and safety standards in manufacturing and infrastructure projects worldwide.
What products fall under HS code 902610?
Ultrasonic level transmitters, magnetic flow meters, Coriolis flow meters, radar level sensors, differential pressure flow meters, sight glass level indicators, turbine flow meters, float level switches
What are common misclassifications for HS code 902610?
Can be confused with 902620 if pressure measurement is involved, or 902680 if the instrument measures other liquid variables but not specifically flow or level.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 902610?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 902610 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.5B, 20% of world exports), the United States ($1.1B) and China ($703M). World exports came to about $7.4B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 902610?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 902610 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.0B, 14% of world imports), China ($670M) and Germany ($623M). World imports came to about $7.7B, 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 902610 structured?
HS code 902610 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (26) 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 902610?
Brazil splits HS code 902610 into 4 NCM codes: 9026.10.11 (Electromagnetic flow meter-transmitters), 9026.10.19 (Other liquid flow measuring instruments), 9026.10.21 (Eddy current level gauges for metals), 9026.10.29 (Other liquid level measuring instruments). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.