HS Code for Glass thermometer

Glass thermometers are classified under HS code 9025.11. This code falls within Chapter 90, which encompasses optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Heading 9025 specifically covers hydrometers, thermometers, pyrometers, barometers, hygrometers, and psychrometers. The subheading 9025.11 is reserved for thermometers and pyrometers that are liquid-filled for direct reading and are not combined with other instruments. This typically includes traditional mercury or alcohol-filled glass thermometers used in laboratories, clinical settings, or household environments. The classification is determined by the functional mechanism (liquid expansion) and the material of the housing (glass), as well as the fact that the instrument is standalone rather than integrated into a larger machine. The direct-reading nature of the device is a critical factor for this specific subheading.

Products Included

• Mercury-in-glass thermometers
• Alcohol-filled glass thermometers
• Laboratory glass thermometers
• Clinical glass thermometers (liquid-filled)
• Wall-mounted glass thermometers

Common Misclassification

Glass thermometers are often misclassified under 9025.19, which is the residual category for "other" thermometers, including digital or electronic versions. Another common error is using 7017, which covers laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware. While a thermometer is made of glass and used in a lab, its function as a measuring instrument gives it specificity under 9025. Additionally, if the thermometer is combined with a barometer, it must be classified under 9025.80.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Glass thermometer?

The HS code for a liquid-filled, direct-reading glass thermometer is 9025.11.

Are digital thermometers included in this HS code?

No, digital or electronic thermometers are classified under HS code 9025.19 as they do not rely on liquid expansion for direct reading.