Product classification
HS code for Gas analyzer: 9027.10
Instruments and apparatus, gas or smoke analysis apparatus, for physical or chemical analysis.
Classification of gas analyzer under HS 9027.10
The classification of gas analyzers under HS code 9027.10 is determined by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6. Heading 9027 encompasses instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis. Specifically, subheading 9027.10 is reserved for gas or smoke analysis apparatus. These devices function by measuring the concentration of specific gases within a mixture or detecting the presence of pollutants in smoke. The classification is based on the primary function of the device: the qualitative or quantitative analysis of gaseous substances. Whether the instrument uses infrared, electrochemical, or thermal conductivity principles, if its primary purpose is gas analysis, it falls here. This code is essential for environmental monitoring equipment, industrial process control sensors, and laboratory safety devices. The distinction is made between the analysis of the gas itself versus the measurement of its physical properties like flow or pressure, which would fall under different headings. The technical complexity of the device does not change its classification as long as the end result is the analysis of gas or smoke components.
- Covers
- Infrared gas analyzers
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) monitors
- Oxygen sensors for industrial analysis
- Flue gas analyzers for combustion efficiency
- Gas chromatographs specifically configured for gas analysis
- Smoke detectors based on chemical analysis principles
- Also under 9027.10
- Dräger X-am 5000
- Testo 350
- Thermo Scientific iSeries Gas Analyzers
- Horiba PG-350
- MSA Altair 5X
Codes often confused with 9027.10
Common mistake. It is frequent for importers to confuse 9027.10 with 9026.80. While 9027.10 is for analysis (determining composition), 9026.80 is for measuring or checking variables like flow, level, or pressure. If a device only measures the flow rate of a gas without analyzing its chemical makeup, it must be moved to 9026. Additionally, 9031.80 is sometimes used for general measuring instruments, but 9027 is more specific for chemical analysis and takes precedence under GRI 3(a). Another common error involves smoke detectors for fire alarms; if they are simple alarm units, they may fall under 8531.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902710 (the code used for gas analyzer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902710 (the code used for gas analyzer) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 902710, not only gas analyzer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $2.0B 24% of world exports
- 2 United States $1.2B 14% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $637M 7.6% of world exports
World total: $8.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.1B 12% of world imports
- 2 Germany $858M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 China $701M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $8.8B 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 code for gas analyzer
Brazil classifies gas analyzer under NCM 9027.10.00: HS 9027.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about gas analyzer
What is the HS code for Gas analyzer?
The HS code for Gas analyzer is 902710 (Instruments and apparatus; gas or smoke analysis apparatus, for physical or chemical analysis). The primary HS code for gas or smoke analysis apparatus is 9027.10.
How do I classify Gas analyzer for customs?
Gas analyzer is classified under HS code 902710 — Instruments and apparatus; gas or smoke analysis apparatus, for physical or chemical analysis. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include portable handheld gas detectors?
Yes, portable gas detectors used for safety monitoring or environmental testing are classified under 9027.10 as they perform chemical analysis of the air.
Which countries are the top exporters of gas analyzer (HS 902710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902710 (the code used for gas analyzer) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.0B, 24% of world exports), the United States ($1.2B) and Czechia ($637M). World exports 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.
Which countries are the top importers of gas analyzer (HS 902710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902710 (the code used for gas analyzer) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.1B, 12% of world imports), Germany ($858M) and China ($701M). World imports came to about $8.8B, 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 Gas analyzer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902710 for Gas analyzer 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 gas analyzer in Brazil?
In Brazil, gas analyzer (HS 902710) is classified under NCM 9027.10.00.