HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9030.82 – Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits)
HS code 9030.82 is the 6-digit subheading for instruments and apparatus, for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits). It is used for wafer probers, semiconductor parametric testers, IC testers, device characterization systems and automated test equipment (ATE) for chips.
What HS 9030.82 covers
This HS code covers highly specialized instruments and apparatus used for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices, including integrated circuits. These tools are absolutely essential at various stages of semiconductor manufacturing, from wafer fabrication to final chip testing, ensuring the electrical integrity and functionality of microelectronic components. Major importers and exporters are countries with advanced semiconductor fabrication plants (fabs), design houses, and assembly, testing, and packaging (ATP) facilities. Key aspects include extreme precision, high throughput, and the ability to perform complex electrical tests on microscopic structures, which are critical for yield management, quality control, and the overall reliability of electronic devices. The trade in these instruments is a strong indicator of a nation's position in the global technology supply chain.
- Covers
- Wafer probers
- Semiconductor parametric testers
- IC testers
- Device characterization systems
- Automated test equipment (ATE) for chips
- Failure analysis systems for semiconductors
- Examples
- Teradyne UltraFLEX
- Advantest V93000
- Keysight B1500A Semiconductor Device Analyzer
- FormFactor Summit Probers
Codes often confused with 9030.82
Common mistake. Might be confused with optical inspection tools for semiconductors under 903141, but 903082 specifically deals with electrical measurement/checking, not just optical inspection.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 903082, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 903082 in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 36% 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 Malaysia $3.5B 38% of world exports
- 2 Japan $1.6B 18% of world exports
- 3 United States $1.3B 14% of world exports
World total: $9.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Taiwan* ~$3.0B 36% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 South Korea $1.3B 15% of world imports
- 3 Malaysia $726M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $8.3B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 9030.82 2
Brazil splits HS 9030.82 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9030.82.10 Integrated circuit testersDe testes de circuitos integrados
- 9030.82.90 Other semiconductor wafer or device testersOutros
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 9030.82
What is HS code 903082?
HS code 903082 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits). This HS code covers highly specialized instruments and apparatus used for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices, including integrated circuits. These tools are absolutely essential at various stages of semiconductor manufacturing, from wafer fabrication to final chip testing, ensuring the electrical integrity and functionality of microelectronic components. Major importers and exporters are countries with advanced semiconductor fabrication plants (fabs), design houses, and assembly, testing, and packaging (ATP) facilities. Key aspects include extreme precision, high throughput, and the ability to perform complex electrical tests on microscopic structures, which are critical for yield management, quality control, and the overall reliability of electronic devices. The trade in these instruments is a strong indicator of a nation's position in the global technology supply chain.
What products fall under HS code 903082?
Wafer probers, semiconductor parametric testers, IC testers, device characterization systems, automated test equipment (ATE) for chips, failure analysis systems for semiconductors
What are common misclassifications for HS code 903082?
Might be confused with optical inspection tools for semiconductors under 903141, but 903082 specifically deals with electrical measurement/checking, not just optical inspection.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 903082?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 903082 in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($3.5B, 38% of world exports), Japan ($1.6B) and the United States ($1.3B). World exports came to about $9.3B, 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 903082?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 903082 in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $3.0B, 36% of world imports), South Korea ($1.3B) and Malaysia ($726M). World imports 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.
How is HS code 903082 structured?
HS code 903082 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 (82) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 903082?
Brazil splits HS code 903082 into 2 NCM codes: 9030.82.10 (Integrated circuit testers), 9030.82.90 (Other semiconductor wafer or device testers). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.