About HS Code 902680
This broad category covers a diverse range of instruments used to measure various properties of liquids and gases, excluding pressure, flow, and level, and specific instruments covered elsewhere (like medical, surveying, gas/liquid supply meters, or automatic control instruments). This includes devices for measuring density, viscosity, pH, conductivity, turbidity, and concentration. These instruments are critical for quality control, process optimization, and environmental monitoring in industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, water treatment, and environmental science. Importers are typically laboratories, industrial facilities, and research institutions. Exporters are often specialized analytical instrument manufacturers. The trade reflects the global demand for precise analytical capabilities to ensure product quality, process efficiency, and environmental compliance across a multitude of applications.
Products Under This Code
pH meters, conductivity meters, viscometers, densitometers, refractometers, turbidity meters, dissolved oxygen meters, gas analyzers (non-medical)
Real World Examples
Mettler Toledo SevenCompact pH Meter, Hach HQ40d Multi-Parameter Meter, Anton Paar DMA 4500 Density Meter, Brookfield DVNext Viscometer, Thermo Scientific Orion Star A212 Conductivity Meter
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 9027 for physical or chemical analysis instruments, or 903180 for other general measuring instruments, if the specific variable being measured is not clearly defined as a liquid or gas property.
Products Classified Under 9026.80
Industry
This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.
Trade Overview
Germany, USA, and Japan are prominent exporters, while China, USA, and EU countries are major importers due to their advanced industrial and research sectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 902680?
HS code 902680 covers: Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking variables of liquids or gases (excluding pressure or the flow and level of liquids and those of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 and 9032). This broad category covers a diverse range of instruments used to measure various properties of liquids and gases, excluding pressure, flow, and level, and specific instruments covered elsewhere (like medical, surveying, gas/liquid supply meters, or automatic control instruments). This includes devices for measuring density, viscosity, pH, conductivity, turbidity, and concentration. These instruments are critical for quality control, process optimization, and environmental monitoring in industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, water treatment, and environmental science. Importers are typically laboratories, industrial facilities, and research institutions. Exporters are often specialized analytical instrument manufacturers. The trade reflects the global demand for precise analytical capabilities to ensure product quality, process efficiency, and environmental compliance across a multitude of applications.
What products fall under HS code 902680?
pH meters, conductivity meters, viscometers, densitometers, refractometers, turbidity meters, dissolved oxygen meters, gas analyzers (non-medical)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 902680?
Can be confused with 9027 for physical or chemical analysis instruments, or 903180 for other general measuring instruments, if the specific variable being measured is not clearly defined as a liquid or gas property.
How is HS code 902680 structured?
HS code 902680 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 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.