Product classification

HS code for Chromatograph: 9027.20

Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments.

Classification of chromatograph under HS 9027.20

Chromatographs are classified under HS code 9027.20. Chapter 90 covers optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Heading 9027 is specifically for instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis, such as polarimeters, refractometers, and spectrometers. Subheading 9027.20 is the specific designation for chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments. These devices work by separating mixtures into their individual components for identification or quantification. The classification applies regardless of whether the instrument is a gas chromatograph (GC) or a liquid chromatograph (LC), provided it functions on the principle of chromatography. These instruments are highly sophisticated and are used in laboratories for environmental testing, pharmaceutical analysis, and forensic science. The HS code covers the complete apparatus, including the injection system, the separation column housing, and the detection unit when presented as a functional unit.

Covers
  • Gas Chromatographs (GC)
  • High-Performance Liquid Chromatographs (HPLC)
  • Ion Chromatographs
  • Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC) equipment
  • Size-Exclusion Chromatographs
Also under 9027.20
  • Agilent 1260 Infinity II HPLC
  • Waters ACQUITY UPLC
  • Thermo Scientific Vanquish UHPLC
  • Bio-Rad Mini-PROTEAN Tetra Cell
  • Shimadzu GC-2030

Codes often confused with 9027.20

Common mistake. Chromatographs are often confused with spectrometers, which fall under 9027.30. While many chromatographs use a mass spectrometer as a detector (GC-MS or LC-MS), the primary separation function usually dictates classification under 9027.20, though complex hybrid systems require careful GRI 3(b) analysis. They may also be misclassified under 9027.89, which is a catch-all for other instruments. Additionally, laboratory ovens used for drying samples should not be here; they belong in 8419.

9027.30Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs; using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR)9027.89Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities of heat, sound or light, exposure meters84.19Machinery, plant (not domestic), or laboratory equipment; electrically heated or not, (excluding items in 85.14) for the treatment of materials by a process involving change of temperature; including instantaneous or non electric storage water heaters

Top exporters and importers of HS 902720 (the code used for chromatograph), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902720 (the code used for chromatograph) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 902720, not only chromatograph.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $458M
  2. 2 Singapore $426M
  3. 3 Germany $295M

World total: $2.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $740M
  2. 2 India $324M
  3. 3 United States $235M

World total: $3.2B 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 chromatograph

Brazil splits HS 9027.20 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about chromatograph

What is the HS code for Chromatograph?

The HS code for Chromatograph is 902720 (Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments). The standard HS code for chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments is 9027.20.

How do I classify Chromatograph for customs?

Chromatograph is classified under HS code 902720 — Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are chromatography columns classified here?

No, individual chromatography columns are typically classified as parts and accessories under HS code 9027.90, unless they are made of glass, in which case they may fall under Chapter 70.

Which countries are the top exporters of chromatograph (HS 902720)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902720 (the code used for chromatograph) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($458M, 17% of world exports), Singapore ($426M) and Germany ($295M). World exports came to about $2.7B, 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 chromatograph (HS 902720)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 902720 (the code used for chromatograph) in UN Comtrade data were China ($740M, 23% of world imports), India ($324M) and the United States ($235M). World imports came to about $3.2B, 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.

Is the HS code for Chromatograph the same in all countries?

The base HS code 902720 for Chromatograph is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for chromatograph in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 902720 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for chromatograph depends on the product's details: 9027.20.11 (Gas chromatographs), 9027.20.12 (Liquid chromatographs), 9027.20.19 (Other chromatographs), 9027.20.21 (Capillary electrophoresis DNA sequencers), 9027.20.29 (Other electrophoresis apparatus).