HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9027.10 – Instruments and apparatus; gas or smoke analysis apparatus, for physical or chemical analysis
HS code 9027.10 is the 6-digit subheading for instruments and apparatus, gas or smoke analysis apparatus, for physical or chemical analysis. It is used for portable gas detectors, continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS), flue gas analyzers, breathalyzers and industrial smoke meters.
What HS 9027.10 covers
This category encompasses instruments and apparatus specifically designed for gas or smoke analysis, performing physical or chemical analysis. These devices are crucial for environmental monitoring, industrial safety, and process optimization, detecting and quantifying specific gases or smoke components. They are vital for air quality control, emissions testing, and ensuring safe working environments in industries like petrochemicals, mining, and manufacturing. Importers include environmental agencies, industrial plants, research laboratories, and automotive testing centers. Exporters are typically specialized manufacturers of analytical instrumentation. Key aspects in trade involve sensor technology, calibration accuracy, and the ability to integrate with larger monitoring systems for continuous data collection and interpretation.
- Covers
- Portable gas detectors
- Continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS)
- Flue gas analyzers
- Breathalyzers
- Industrial smoke meters
- Indoor air quality monitors
- Biogas analyzers
- Exhaust gas analyzers
- Examples
- Dräger X-am 5000
- Testo 350
- Thermo Scientific iSeries Gas Analyzers
- Horiba PG-350
- MSA Altair 5X
Codes often confused with 9027.10
Common mistake. Often confused with general laboratory instruments under 9027.89 or even safety equipment under 8479.89 if not clearly specified as analytical apparatus for gas or smoke.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 902710, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 902710 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 $2.0B 24% of world exports
- 2 United States $1.2B 14% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $637M 7.6% of world exports
World total: $8.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.1B 12% of world imports
- 2 Germany $858M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 China $701M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $8.8B 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 9027.10
Brazil does not split HS 9027.10: its NCM code is 9027.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.27 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9027.10
What is HS code 902710?
HS code 902710 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Instruments and apparatus; gas or smoke analysis apparatus, for physical or chemical analysis. This category encompasses instruments and apparatus specifically designed for gas or smoke analysis, performing physical or chemical analysis. These devices are crucial for environmental monitoring, industrial safety, and process optimization, detecting and quantifying specific gases or smoke components. They are vital for air quality control, emissions testing, and ensuring safe working environments in industries like petrochemicals, mining, and manufacturing. Importers include environmental agencies, industrial plants, research laboratories, and automotive testing centers. Exporters are typically specialized manufacturers of analytical instrumentation. Key aspects in trade involve sensor technology, calibration accuracy, and the ability to integrate with larger monitoring systems for continuous data collection and interpretation.
What products fall under HS code 902710?
Portable gas detectors, Continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS), Flue gas analyzers, Breathalyzers, Industrial smoke meters, Indoor air quality monitors, Biogas analyzers, Exhaust gas analyzers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 902710?
Often confused with general laboratory instruments under 9027.89 or even safety equipment under 8479.89 if not clearly specified as analytical apparatus for gas or smoke.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 902710?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 902710 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.0B, 24% of world exports), the United States ($1.2B) and Czechia ($637M). World exports came to about $8.3B, 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 902710?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 902710 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.1B, 12% of world imports), Germany ($858M) and China ($701M). World imports came to about $8.8B, 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 902710 structured?
HS code 902710 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (27) 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 902710?
In Brazil, HS code 902710 is NCM 9027.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.