Product classification
HS code for Industrial laser: 9013.20
Lasers, other than laser diodes.
Classification of industrial laser under HS 9013.20
Industrial lasers are classified under HS code 9013.20. This code falls under Chapter 90, which covers optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Heading 9013 includes liquid crystal devices not constituting articles provided for more specifically in other headings, as well as lasers. Subheading 9013.20 specifically identifies lasers other than laser diodes. This classification is intended for the laser source itself—the device that produces or amplifies electromagnetic radiation by the process of stimulated emission. It is important to note that this code applies to the laser unit as a standalone component or a general-purpose tool. If the laser is integrated into a specific machine tool for a dedicated purpose (like cutting metal), the classification may shift to the machinery chapter, but the laser source as an individual optical unit remains here.
- Covers
- Gas lasers (e.g., Carbon Dioxide or Helium-Neon)
- Solid-state lasers (e.g., Nd:YAG lasers)
- Liquid or dye lasers
- Fiber lasers (when imported as a standalone source)
- Chemical lasers for industrial research
- Excimer lasers for industrial processing
- Also under 9013.20
- IPG Photonics fiber lasers
- Trumpf TruDisk lasers
- Coherent excimer lasers
- Spectra-Physics solid-state lasers
- Rofin-Sinar CO2 lasers
Codes often confused with 9013.20
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with 8541.41, which is the specific code for laser diodes. Another major area of confusion is heading 8456, which covers machine tools for working any material by removal of material by laser (e.g., laser cutters). If the product is a complete machine tool, it belongs in 8456.11; if it is just the laser-generating unit, it belongs in 9013.20. Additionally, medical lasers are classified under 9018.19 or 9018.90 depending on their specific surgical or diagnostic application.
Top exporters and importers of HS 901320 (the code used for industrial laser), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 901320 (the code used for industrial laser) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 26% 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 901320, not only industrial laser.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $2.0B 26% of world exports
- 2 United States $1.4B 18% of world exports
- 3 China $834M 11% of world exports
World total: $7.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.7B 23% of world imports
- 2 United States $1.0B 14% of world imports
- 3 Germany $771M 10% of world imports
World total: $7.6B 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 industrial laser
Brazil classifies industrial laser under NCM 9013.20.00: HS 9013.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about industrial laser
What is the HS code for Industrial laser?
The HS code for Industrial laser is 901320 (Lasers; other than laser diodes). The HS code for industrial lasers (excluding laser diodes) is 9013.20.
How do I classify Industrial laser for customs?
Industrial laser is classified under HS code 901320 — Lasers; other than laser diodes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a laser cutting machine classified under 9013.20?
No, a complete laser cutting machine is classified under HS code 8456.11. Code 9013.20 is for the laser source or the laser device itself, not the entire machine tool.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial laser (HS 901320)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 901320 (the code used for industrial laser) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.0B, 26% of world exports), the United States ($1.4B) and China ($834M). World exports came to about $7.5B, 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 industrial laser (HS 901320)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 901320 (the code used for industrial laser) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.7B, 23% of world imports), the United States ($1.0B) and Germany ($771M). World imports came to about $7.6B, 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 Industrial laser the same in all countries?
The base HS code 901320 for Industrial laser 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 industrial laser in Brazil?
In Brazil, industrial laser (HS 901320) is classified under NCM 9013.20.00.