Product classification
HS code for Level sensor electrodes: 9026.90
Instruments and apparatus, parts and accessories for those measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure or other variables of liquids or gases (excluding those of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 or 9032).
Classification of level sensor electrodes under HS 9026.90
Level sensor electrodes are classified under HS code 9026.90, which serves as the "parts and accessories" category for instruments measuring or checking the flow, level, or pressure of liquids or gases. Under Chapter 90, Note 2(b), parts and accessories that are suitable for use solely or principally with a particular kind of machine or instrument are to be classified with those machines or instruments. Since these electrodes are specialized components designed specifically to facilitate the sensing function of a level meter—often by completing an electrical circuit through the liquid—they do not have a more specific heading in the nomenclature. They are not considered general-purpose parts (like screws or springs) nor are they excluded by the specific notes of Section XVIII. The classification 9026.90 ensures that the components essential to the operation of the primary instrument are grouped logically with the device they support, provided they are not specifically mentioned in other headings of the HS system. This classification is supported by the fact that these electrodes are not specifically excluded by Note 1 to Chapter 90, which lists items like valves or certain electrical parts. Since the electrode's function is intrinsic to the level sensor's ability to detect the presence or height of a liquid, it is treated as a part of the instrument. This logic applies to both simple metal rods and more complex multi-point electrode assemblies. The administrative consistency of classifying parts with their parent machines helps streamline the tariff process for specialized industrial components that lack a standalone identity in the HS nomenclature.
- Covers
- Conductive level probes
- Sensing electrodes for capacitive level sensors
- Electrode holders for liquid level controllers
- Replacement rods for level sensors
- Reference electrodes for level measurement
- Also under 9026.90
- Siemens SITRANS P parts
- Endress+Hauser Promass accessories
- Emerson Rosemount spare parts
- Honeywell SmartLine components
- Yokogawa DPharp EJA parts
Codes often confused with 9026.90
Common mistake. These parts are often misclassified under 8544.42 or 8544.49 if they are perceived merely as insulated wire or conductors. However, because they are specifically designed as sensing elements for a 9026 instrument, 9026.90 takes precedence. Another common error is using 8538.90, which covers parts for electrical switches; this occurs when the electrode is part of a level switch system, but if the system measures level, 9026 remains the correct parent heading. Furthermore, if the electrode is made of precious metal, it might be subject to classification in Chapter 71, though this is rare for industrial level sensors.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902690 (the code used for level sensor electrodes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902690 (the code used for level sensor electrodes) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 902690, not only level sensor electrodes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $821M 15% of world exports
- 2 Germany $781M 14% of world exports
- 3 Japan $646M 12% of world exports
World total: $5.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $708M 13% of world imports
- 2 China $675M 12% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $475M 8.5% of world imports
World total: $5.6B 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 codes for level sensor electrodes
Brazil splits HS 9026.90 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9026.90.10Level gauge parts and accessories
- 9026.90.20Parts and accessories of manometers
- 9026.90.90Other parts and accessories of fluid instruments
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about level sensor electrodes
What is the HS code for Level sensor electrodes?
The HS code for Level sensor electrodes is 902690 (Instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories for those measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure or other variables of liquids or gases (excluding those of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 or 9032)). The HS code for level sensor electrodes is 9026.90, as they are considered parts of level measuring instruments.
How do I classify Level sensor electrodes for customs?
Level sensor electrodes is classified under HS code 902690 — Instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories for those measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure or other variables of liquids or gases (excluding those of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 or 9032). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are cables included in this HS code?
Standard insulated cables are usually classified under 8544. However, if the cable is permanently attached to the electrode and forms an inseparable part of the sensing assembly, it may be classified under 9026.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of level sensor electrodes (HS 902690)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902690 (the code used for level sensor electrodes) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($821M, 15% of world exports), Germany ($781M) and Japan ($646M). World exports came to about $5.6B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of level sensor electrodes (HS 902690)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902690 (the code used for level sensor electrodes) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($708M, 13% of world imports), China ($675M) and Mexico ($475M). World imports came to about $5.6B, 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 Level sensor electrodes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902690 for Level sensor electrodes 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 level sensor electrodes in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902690 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for level sensor electrodes depends on the product's details: 9026.90.10 (Level gauge parts and accessories), 9026.90.20 (Parts and accessories of manometers), 9026.90.90 (Other parts and accessories of fluid instruments).