HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9027.50 – Instruments and apparatus; using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs)
HS code 9027.50 is the 6-digit subheading for instruments and apparatus, using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs). It is used for colorimeters, turbidimeters, refractometers, polarimeters and densitometers (optical).
What HS 9027.50 covers
This HS code covers a broad range of analytical instruments that utilize optical radiations (UV, visible, IR) for purposes other than spectrometry, spectrophotometry, or spectrography. These devices are crucial for various applications including color measurement, turbidity analysis, refractometry, and polarimetry, finding extensive use in industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and academic research. They help ensure product quality, consistency, and compliance with standards by measuring specific optical properties. Importers include quality control laboratories, manufacturing plants, and research facilities across diverse sectors. Exporters are specialized manufacturers of optical analytical equipment. Key aspects include accuracy, ease of use, and specific application suitability, making them essential tools in modern quality assurance processes.
- Covers
- Colorimeters
- Turbidimeters
- Refractometers
- Polarimeters
- Densitometers (optical)
- Opacity meters
- Gloss meters
- Haze meters
- Examples
- X-Rite Ci7800 Colorimeter
- Hach 2100Q Turbidimeter
- Mettler Toledo Refracto 30PX
- Rudolph Research Autopol V
- Konica Minolta CM-26dG
Codes often confused with 9027.50
Common mistake. Can be confused with spectrometers (9027.30) if their function isn't clearly distinguished, or with general optical measuring instruments (9031.49) if their primary purpose isn't chemical/physical analysis.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 902750, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 902750 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, 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 United States $2.4B 22% of world exports
- 2 Germany $2.0B 18% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $981M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $11.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.6B 14% of world imports
- 2 United States $1.5B 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $1.2B 11% of world imports
World total: $11.6B 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 9027.50 6
Brazil splits HS 9027.50 into 6 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9027.50.10 ColorimetersColorímetros
- 9027.50.20 PhotometersFotômetros
- 9027.50.30 RefractometersRefratômetros
- 9027.50.40 SaccharimetersSacarímetros
- 9027.50.50 Flow cytometersCitômetro de fluxo
- 9027.50.90 Other optical radiation analysis instrumentsOutros
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 9027.50
What is HS code 902750?
HS code 902750 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Instruments and apparatus; using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs). This HS code covers a broad range of analytical instruments that utilize optical radiations (UV, visible, IR) for purposes other than spectrometry, spectrophotometry, or spectrography. These devices are crucial for various applications including color measurement, turbidity analysis, refractometry, and polarimetry, finding extensive use in industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and academic research. They help ensure product quality, consistency, and compliance with standards by measuring specific optical properties. Importers include quality control laboratories, manufacturing plants, and research facilities across diverse sectors. Exporters are specialized manufacturers of optical analytical equipment. Key aspects include accuracy, ease of use, and specific application suitability, making them essential tools in modern quality assurance processes.
What products fall under HS code 902750?
Colorimeters, Turbidimeters, Refractometers, Polarimeters, Densitometers (optical), Opacity meters, Gloss meters, Haze meters
What are common misclassifications for HS code 902750?
Can be confused with spectrometers (9027.30) if their function isn't clearly distinguished, or with general optical measuring instruments (9031.49) if their primary purpose isn't chemical/physical analysis.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 902750?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 902750 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.4B, 22% of world exports), Germany ($2.0B) and Singapore ($981M). World exports came to about $11.1B, 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 902750?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 902750 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.6B, 14% of world imports), the United States ($1.5B) and Germany ($1.2B). World imports came to about $11.6B, 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 902750 structured?
HS code 902750 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 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 902750?
Brazil splits HS code 902750 into 6 NCM codes: 9027.50.10 (Colorimeters), 9027.50.20 (Photometers), 9027.50.30 (Refractometers), 9027.50.40 (Saccharimeters), 9027.50.50 (Flow cytometers), 9027.50.90 (Other optical radiation analysis instruments). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.