HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 9030.20 – Oscilloscopes and oscillographs

HS code 9030.20 is the 6-digit subheading for oscilloscopes and oscillographs. It is used for digital storage oscilloscopes (DSO), mixed-signal oscilloscopes (MSO), analog oscilloscopes, handheld oscilloscopes and PC-based oscilloscopes.

What HS 9030.20 covers

This HS code covers oscilloscopes and oscillographs, which are indispensable electronic test and measurement instruments used to visualize and analyze electrical signals. Oscilloscopes display waveforms, allowing engineers and technicians to diagnose, troubleshoot, and design electronic circuits with precision. They are fundamental tools in electronics manufacturing, telecommunications, research and development, and educational institutions for understanding signal behavior. Importers are typically electronics companies, R&D laboratories, universities, and repair centers that require accurate signal analysis capabilities. Exporters are countries with strong electronics industries and advanced manufacturing capabilities, often at the forefront of test and measurement technology. The market is driven by continuous innovation in electronics and the pervasive need for precise signal characterization.

Covers
  • Digital storage oscilloscopes (DSO)
  • Mixed-signal oscilloscopes (MSO)
  • Analog oscilloscopes
  • Handheld oscilloscopes
  • PC-based oscilloscopes
  • Real-time oscilloscopes
  • Sampling oscilloscopes
Examples
  • Tektronix MSO series
  • Keysight InfiniiVision
  • Rohde & Schwarz R&S RTO
  • Rigol DS series
  • Siglent SDS series

Codes often confused with 9030.20

Common mistake. Can be confused with spectrum analyzers (90308x) or logic analyzers (90308x) if not specifically for displaying waveforms over time.

Top exporters and importers of HS code 903020, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 903020 in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% 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. 1 Malaysia $393M
  2. 2 United States $198M
  3. 3 China $134M

World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $221M
  2. 2 United States $153M
  3. 3 Malaysia $107M

World total: $1.3B 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 9030.20 5

Brazil splits HS 9030.20 into 5 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 9030.20.10 Digital oscilloscopesOsciloscópios digitais
  2. 9030.20.2 Analogue oscilloscopesOsciloscópios analógicos Group
  3. 9030.20.21 Analogue oscilloscopes, 60 MHz or moreDe frequência igual ou superior a 60 MHz
  4. 9030.20.22 VectorscopesVetorscópios
  5. 9030.20.29 Other analogue oscilloscopesOutros
  6. 9030.20.30 OscillographsOscilógrafos

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.30 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 9030.20

What is HS code 903020?

HS code 903020 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Oscilloscopes and oscillographs. This HS code covers oscilloscopes and oscillographs, which are indispensable electronic test and measurement instruments used to visualize and analyze electrical signals. Oscilloscopes display waveforms, allowing engineers and technicians to diagnose, troubleshoot, and design electronic circuits with precision. They are fundamental tools in electronics manufacturing, telecommunications, research and development, and educational institutions for understanding signal behavior. Importers are typically electronics companies, R&D laboratories, universities, and repair centers that require accurate signal analysis capabilities. Exporters are countries with strong electronics industries and advanced manufacturing capabilities, often at the forefront of test and measurement technology. The market is driven by continuous innovation in electronics and the pervasive need for precise signal characterization.

What products fall under HS code 903020?

Digital storage oscilloscopes (DSO), mixed-signal oscilloscopes (MSO), analog oscilloscopes, handheld oscilloscopes, PC-based oscilloscopes, real-time oscilloscopes, sampling oscilloscopes

What are common misclassifications for HS code 903020?

Can be confused with spectrum analyzers (90308x) or logic analyzers (90308x) if not specifically for displaying waveforms over time.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 903020?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 903020 in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($393M, 32% of world exports), the United States ($198M) and China ($134M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 903020?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 903020 in UN Comtrade data were China ($221M, 17% of world imports), the United States ($153M) and Malaysia ($107M). World imports came to about $1.3B, 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.

How is HS code 903020 structured?

HS code 903020 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (30) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 903020?

Brazil splits HS code 903020 into 5 NCM codes: 9030.20.10 (Digital oscilloscopes), 9030.20.21 (Analogue oscilloscopes, 60 MHz or more), 9030.20.22 (Vectorscopes), 9030.20.29 (Other analogue oscilloscopes), 9030.20.30 (Oscillographs). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.