Product classification
HS code for IC tester: 9030.82
Instruments and apparatus, for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits).
Classification of IC tester under HS 9030.82
The IC tester is classified under HS code 9030.82. Heading 9030 covers instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities and for detecting or measuring alpha, beta, gamma, X-ray, cosmic, or other ionizing radiations. Within this heading, subheading 9030.82 is specifically reserved for instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices, including integrated circuits. This classification is appropriate because the primary function of an IC tester is to verify the electrical characteristics, logic functionality, and signal integrity of the circuit. It is distinct from the machines that physically manufacture the IC, which are classified in heading 8486. The testing process involves applying electrical signals to the pins of the IC and measuring the output to ensure it meets design specifications. This category includes both automated test equipment (ATE) used in high-volume production and benchtop instruments used in research and development. The classification under Chapter 90 reflects the instrument's role as a high-precision measuring and checking device. As semiconductor technology advances, these testers become increasingly complex, but they remain within 9030.82 as long as their function is the electrical verification of semiconductor devices.
- Covers
- Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for ICs
- Wafer probers used for electrical testing
- Logic analyzers specialized for semiconductor testing
- Burn-in test systems for reliability checking
- Parametric test systems for wafers
- Also under 9030.82
- Teradyne UltraFLEX
- Advantest V93000
- Keysight B1500A Semiconductor Device Analyzer
- FormFactor Summit Probers
Codes often confused with 9030.82
Common mistake. IC testers are frequently confused with the manufacturing equipment in heading 8486.20. The distinction lies in the function: 8486 is for making the chip, while 9030 is for testing its electrical properties. Additionally, general-purpose oscilloscopes or multimeters might be misclassified here, but they belong in other subheadings of 9030 (like 9030.20 or 9030.33) unless they are specifically designed for semiconductor device testing.
Top exporters and importers of HS 903082 (the code used for IC tester), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 903082 (the code used for IC tester) in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 36% 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 903082, not only IC tester.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Malaysia $3.5B 38% of world exports
- 2 Japan $1.6B 18% of world exports
- 3 United States $1.3B 14% of world exports
World total: $9.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Taiwan* ~$3.0B 36% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 South Korea $1.3B 15% of world imports
- 3 Malaysia $726M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $8.3B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 IC tester
Brazil splits HS 9030.82 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9030.82.10Integrated circuit testers
- 9030.82.90Other semiconductor wafer or device testers
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about IC tester
What is the HS code for IC tester?
The HS code for IC tester is 903082 (Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits)). The specific HS code for instruments that test integrated circuits is 9030.82.
How do I classify IC tester for customs?
IC tester is classified under HS code 903082 — Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a wafer prober classified as a manufacturing machine or a tester?
If the wafer prober is used for electrical testing, it is classified under 9030.82. If it is used for handling during the manufacturing process, it may fall under 8486.
Which countries are the top exporters of IC tester (HS 903082)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 903082 (the code used for IC tester) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($3.5B, 38% of world exports), Japan ($1.6B) and the United States ($1.3B). World exports came to about $9.3B, 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 IC tester (HS 903082)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 903082 (the code used for IC tester) in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $3.0B, 36% of world imports), South Korea ($1.3B) and Malaysia ($726M). World imports 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.
Is the HS code for IC tester the same in all countries?
The base HS code 903082 for IC tester 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 IC tester in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 903082 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for IC tester depends on the product's details: 9030.82.10 (Integrated circuit testers), 9030.82.90 (Other semiconductor wafer or device testers).