HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9026.80 – 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)
HS code 9026.80 is the 6-digit subheading for 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). It is used for pH meters, conductivity meters, viscometers, densitometers and refractometers.
What HS 9026.80 covers
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.
- Covers
- PH meters
- Conductivity meters
- Viscometers
- Densitometers
- Refractometers
- Turbidity meters
- Dissolved oxygen meters
- Gas analyzers (non-medical)
- 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
Codes often confused with 9026.80
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 902680, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 902680 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% 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 $876M 21% of world exports
- 2 United States $453M 11% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $430M 10% of world exports
World total: $4.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $499M 12% of world imports
- 2 United States $477M 11% of world imports
- 3 China $332M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $4.2B 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 code for 9026.80
Brazil does not split HS 9026.80: its NCM code is 9026.80.00.
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 9026.80
What is HS code 902680?
HS code 902680 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 902680?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 902680 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($876M, 21% of world exports), the United States ($453M) and Switzerland ($430M). World exports came to about $4.1B, 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 902680?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 902680 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($499M, 12% of world imports), the United States ($477M) and China ($332M). World imports came to about $4.2B, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 902680?
In Brazil, HS code 902680 is NCM 9026.80.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.