Product classification

HS code for Digital oscilloscope: 9030.20

Oscilloscopes and oscillographs.

Classification of digital oscilloscope under HS 9030.20

The classification of a digital oscilloscope under HS code 9030.20 is governed by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically focusing on the device's primary function as a measuring and checking instrument. Chapter 90 encompasses a broad range of high-precision equipment, and heading 9030 is specifically dedicated to instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities. Within this heading, subheading 9030.20 is explicitly reserved for oscilloscopes and oscillographs. A digital oscilloscope operates by capturing an electrical signal's voltage over time, converting this analog data into a digital format via an internal analog-to-digital converter (ADC), and then processing it for display on a screen. This capability to visualize the waveform of a signal is the defining characteristic that separates it from other electrical meters. The classification applies regardless of the device's form factor, whether it is a portable handheld unit used for field service or a high-bandwidth laboratory instrument. The inclusion of features like automated measurements, FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) analysis, and protocol decoding does not change its fundamental classification as an oscilloscope under 9030.20.

Covers
  • Digital Storage Oscilloscopes (DSO)
  • Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes (MSO)
  • Handheld digital oscilloscopes
  • Sampling oscilloscopes
  • PC-based USB oscilloscopes
Also under 9030.20
  • Tektronix MSO series
  • Keysight InfiniiVision
  • Rohde & Schwarz R&S RTO
  • Rigol DS series
  • Siglent SDS series

Codes often confused with 9030.20

Common mistake. Digital oscilloscopes are frequently confused with HS code 9030.33, which covers other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance, or power without a recording device. While a multimeter (9030.33) measures these values, it does not provide the waveform visualization that defines an oscilloscope. Another common error is using 9030.84, which is a residual category for other instruments with a recording device; however, because oscilloscopes are specifically named in 9030.20, that specific code takes precedence over the general category.

9030.33Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, without a recording device (excluding multimeters)9030.84Instruments and apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, with a recording device

Top exporters and importers of HS 903020 (the code used for digital oscilloscope), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 903020 (the code used for digital oscilloscope) 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.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 903020, not only digital oscilloscope.

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 digital oscilloscope

Brazil splits HS 9030.20 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 digital oscilloscope

What is the HS code for Digital oscilloscope?

The HS code for Digital oscilloscope is 903020 (Oscilloscopes and oscillographs). The primary HS code for a digital oscilloscope is 9030.20, which specifically covers oscilloscopes and oscillographs.

How do I classify Digital oscilloscope for customs?

Digital oscilloscope is classified under HS code 903020 — Oscilloscopes and oscillographs. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include spectrum analyzers?

No, spectrum analyzers are generally classified under HS code 9030.33 or 9030.39, as they measure signal strength across a range of frequencies rather than time-domain waveforms.

Which countries are the top exporters of digital oscilloscope (HS 903020)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 903020 (the code used for digital oscilloscope) 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 digital oscilloscope (HS 903020)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 903020 (the code used for digital oscilloscope) 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.

Is the HS code for Digital oscilloscope the same in all countries?

The base HS code 903020 for Digital oscilloscope 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 digital oscilloscope in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 903020 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for digital oscilloscope depends on the product's details: 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).