Product classification

HS code for Electrophoresis system: 9027.20

Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments.

Classification of electrophoresis system under HS 9027.20

An electrophoresis system is classified under HS code 9027.20. This classification falls within Chapter 90, which covers precision instruments for medical, surgical, and scientific use. Heading 9027 specifically includes instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis, such as polarimeters, spectrometers, and chromatographs. Electrophoresis is a fundamental laboratory technique used to separate molecules based on their size and electrical charge by applying an electric field to a gel or liquid medium. Because the system is designed for the analysis of substances (such as DNA, RNA, or proteins), it is explicitly named in subheading 9027.20 alongside chromatographs. This classification covers the entire apparatus, including the electrophoresis chamber, the power supply (if presented as a system), and any integrated detection systems used to visualize the results.

Covers
  • Gel electrophoresis tanks and chambers
  • Capillary electrophoresis (CE) systems
  • Power supplies specifically for electrophoresis
  • Vertical and horizontal gel runners
  • Automated DNA sequencers using electrophoresis principles
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. Electrophoresis systems are sometimes misclassified under HS code 8419.89, which covers general laboratory equipment. However, because electrophoresis is a specific analytical technique, the more specific heading 9027 takes precedence according to GRI 3(a). They may also be confused with 9018.90 (medical instruments), but 9027.20 is the correct code for analytical laboratory equipment used for research or diagnostic testing of chemical properties.

8419.89Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment; for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating food90.27Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis (e.g. polarimeters, spectrometers), for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, etc, for measuring quantities of heat, sound or light9018.90Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances; n.e.c. in heading no. 9018

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

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902720 (the code used for electrophoresis system) 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 electrophoresis system.

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 electrophoresis system

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 electrophoresis system

What is the HS code for Electrophoresis system?

The HS code for Electrophoresis system is 902720 (Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments). The specific HS code for electrophoresis instruments and systems is 9027.20.

How do I classify Electrophoresis system for customs?

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

Are the chemicals used in electrophoresis classified here?

No, reagents and gels used in the process are classified according to their chemical composition, typically in Chapter 38 (e.g., 3822 for diagnostic or laboratory reagents).

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

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902720 (the code used for electrophoresis system) 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 electrophoresis system (HS 902720)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 902720 (the code used for electrophoresis system) 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 Electrophoresis system the same in all countries?

The base HS code 902720 for Electrophoresis system 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 electrophoresis system in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 902720 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for electrophoresis system 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).