Product classification
HS code for Infrared thermometer: 9025.19
Thermometers and pyrometers, (other than liquid filled, for direct reading), not combined with other instruments.
Classification of infrared thermometer under HS 9025.19
Infrared thermometers are classified under HS code 9025.19. This classification falls within Chapter 90, which covers optical, measuring, and medical instruments. Specifically, heading 9025 includes thermometers, pyrometers, barometers, and hygrometers. Since infrared thermometers are non-liquid-filled and operate by measuring thermal radiation rather than through direct contact or liquid expansion, they are excluded from 9025.11 (liquid-filled thermometers) and placed in the 9025.19 category for "other" thermometers. This code applies to both medical-grade forehead or ear thermometers and industrial-grade pyrometers used for high-temperature monitoring in manufacturing. The classification is determined by the device's primary function as a temperature-measuring instrument that does not incorporate other measuring capabilities like humidity or pressure sensors.
- Covers
- Non-contact infrared forehead thermometers
- Digital infrared ear thermometers
- Industrial infrared pyrometers
- Laser-guided temperature guns
- Handheld thermal sensing thermometers
- Also under 9025.19
- Fluke 62 MAX Infrared Thermometer
- ThermoPro TP20 Digital Meat Thermometer
- Testo 104 Waterproof Folding Thermometer
- Omega Engineering HH309A Thermocouple Meter
- Klein Tools IR1
Codes often confused with 9025.19
Common mistake. Infrared thermometers are frequently misclassified under HS code 9025.11, which is strictly reserved for liquid-filled thermometers for direct reading, such as traditional mercury or glass thermometers. Another common error is using HS code 9027.50, which covers instruments using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR) for chemical analysis; however, if the device only measures temperature, 9025.19 is the correct designation. Additionally, thermal imaging cameras are sometimes confused with IR thermometers but should be classified under 9027.50 or 8525.89 depending on their specific imaging capabilities.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902519 (the code used for infrared thermometer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902519 (the code used for infrared thermometer) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 902519, not only infrared thermometer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.1B 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $790M 15% of world exports
- 3 United States $728M 14% of world exports
World total: $5.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $738M 14% of world imports
- 2 Germany $558M 11% of world imports
- 3 China $554M 11% of world imports
World total: $5.1B 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 infrared thermometer
Brazil splits HS 9025.19 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9025.19.10Optical pyrometers
- 9025.19.90Other thermometers and pyrometers
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about infrared thermometer
What is the HS code for Infrared thermometer?
The HS code for Infrared thermometer is 902519 (Thermometers and pyrometers; (other than liquid filled, for direct reading), not combined with other instruments). The standard international HS code for an infrared thermometer is 9025.19, as it is a non-liquid-filled thermometer not combined with other instruments.
How do I classify Infrared thermometer for customs?
Infrared thermometer is classified under HS code 902519 — Thermometers and pyrometers; (other than liquid filled, for direct reading), not combined with other instruments. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the HS code change if it is for medical use?
Generally, no. While some countries have specific national subheadings for medical devices, the first six digits (9025.19) remain the same for both industrial and clinical infrared thermometers.
Which countries are the top exporters of infrared thermometer (HS 902519)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902519 (the code used for infrared thermometer) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 20% of world exports), Germany ($790M) and the United States ($728M). World exports came to about $5.2B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of infrared thermometer (HS 902519)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902519 (the code used for infrared thermometer) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($738M, 14% of world imports), Germany ($558M) and China ($554M). World imports came to about $5.1B, 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 Infrared thermometer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902519 for Infrared thermometer 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 infrared thermometer in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902519 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for infrared thermometer depends on the product's details: 9025.19.10 (Optical pyrometers), 9025.19.90 (Other thermometers and pyrometers).