HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9027.30 – Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs; using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR)
HS code 9027.30 is the 6-digit subheading for spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs, using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR). It is used for UV-Vis spectrophotometers, FTIR spectrometers, atomic absorption spectrometers (AAS), raman spectrometers and near-infrared (NIR) spectrometers.
What HS 9027.30 covers
This category includes spectrometers, spectrophotometers, and spectrographs that utilize optical radiations (UV, visible, IR). These instruments are vital for analyzing materials by measuring their interaction with light across specific spectrums, making them indispensable in chemistry, biology, materials science, and quality control. They are used for identifying substances, quantifying concentrations, and studying molecular structures in industries like pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, environmental monitoring, and academic research. Importers are typically research laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and quality assurance departments. Exporters are specialized manufacturers of optical analytical equipment. Precision, wavelength range, software integration, and compliance with industry-specific analytical methods are key features driving their international trade.
- Covers
- UV-Vis spectrophotometers
- FTIR spectrometers
- Atomic absorption spectrometers (AAS)
- Raman spectrometers
- Near-infrared (NIR) spectrometers
- Fluorescence spectrophotometers
- Emission spectrographs
- Examples
- Thermo Scientific Evolution 220 UV-Vis
- PerkinElmer Spectrum Two FTIR
- Agilent Cary 60 UV-Vis
- Bruker Alpha II FTIR
- Shimadzu UV-1900
Codes often confused with 9027.30
Common mistake. Sometimes confused with other optical instruments under 9027.50 if not specifically for spectrometry, or even general laboratory equipment under 9027.89.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 902730, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 902730 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% 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 United States $896M 19% of world exports
- 2 Germany $847M 18% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $357M 7.5% of world exports
World total: $4.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $688M 15% of world imports
- 2 United States $601M 13% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $291M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $4.5B 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 9027.30 3
Brazil splits HS 9027.30 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9027.30.1 Spectrometers and spectrographsEspectrômetros e espectrógrafos Group
- 9027.30.11 Atomic emission spectrometers and spectrographsDe emissão atômica
- 9027.30.19 Other optical spectrometers and spectrographsOutros
- 9027.30.20 SpectrophotometersEspectrofotômetros
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 9027.30
What is HS code 902730?
HS code 902730 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs; using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR). This category includes spectrometers, spectrophotometers, and spectrographs that utilize optical radiations (UV, visible, IR). These instruments are vital for analyzing materials by measuring their interaction with light across specific spectrums, making them indispensable in chemistry, biology, materials science, and quality control. They are used for identifying substances, quantifying concentrations, and studying molecular structures in industries like pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, environmental monitoring, and academic research. Importers are typically research laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and quality assurance departments. Exporters are specialized manufacturers of optical analytical equipment. Precision, wavelength range, software integration, and compliance with industry-specific analytical methods are key features driving their international trade.
What products fall under HS code 902730?
UV-Vis spectrophotometers, FTIR spectrometers, Atomic absorption spectrometers (AAS), Raman spectrometers, Near-infrared (NIR) spectrometers, Fluorescence spectrophotometers, Emission spectrographs
What are common misclassifications for HS code 902730?
Sometimes confused with other optical instruments under 9027.50 if not specifically for spectrometry, or even general laboratory equipment under 9027.89.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 902730?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 902730 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($896M, 19% of world exports), Germany ($847M) and Singapore ($357M). World exports came to about $4.8B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 902730?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 902730 in UN Comtrade data were China ($688M, 15% of world imports), the United States ($601M) and Singapore ($291M). World imports came to about $4.5B, 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 902730 structured?
HS code 902730 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 902730?
Brazil splits HS code 902730 into 3 NCM codes: 9027.30.11 (Atomic emission spectrometers and spectrographs), 9027.30.19 (Other optical spectrometers and spectrographs), 9027.30.20 (Spectrophotometers). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.