Product classification
HS code for Level sensor: 9026.10
Instruments and apparatus, for measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids.
Classification of level sensor under HS 9026.10
Level sensors are classified under HS code 9026.10 because they are instruments specifically designed for measuring or checking the level of liquids. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Heading 9026 covers instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure, or other variables of liquids or gases. The subheading 9026.10 specifically isolates those used for flow and level. These devices operate using various physical principles, such as hydrostatic pressure, buoyancy, or ultrasonic waves, to determine the height of a liquid within a tank or vessel. Because these instruments provide a quantitative measurement or a qualitative check of the liquid's state without being integrated into a broader automatic control system (which might move them to 9032), they remain firmly within this classification. The Harmonized System Explanatory Notes for 9026 clarify that this heading includes level indicators for reservoirs or tanks, whether they use floats, diaphragms, or electrical properties to function. Furthermore, the classification remains consistent regardless of whether the output is a simple visual display or an electronic signal sent to a remote monitoring station, provided the primary function is the measurement of the liquid level itself. The inclusion of this product in Chapter 90 reflects its status as a precision instrument used for technical analysis rather than a simple mechanical component or a piece of general-purpose hardware. This distinction is vital for customs compliance, as it separates high-tech sensing equipment from basic industrial valves or switches found in other chapters.
- Covers
- Ultrasonic liquid level transmitters
- Float-type level gauges
- Capacitive level sensors for liquids
- Hydrostatic pressure level sensors
- Radar level measurement devices
- Submersible level transducers
- Also under 9026.10
- Endress+Hauser Promag 50 Flowmeter
- Siemens Sitrans LR250 Radar Level Transmitter
- Emerson Micro Motion Coriolis Flowmeter
- Yokogawa ADMAG AXG Magnetic Flowmeter
- VEGAFLEX 81 Guided Wave Radar
Codes often confused with 9026.10
Common mistake. A frequent point of confusion involves HS code 9032.89, which covers automatic regulating or controlling instruments. If a level sensor is part of a complete system that automatically adjusts the level (e.g., by starting or stopping a pump to maintain a set point), it may be classified under 9032. Additionally, simple electrical float switches that merely open or close a circuit without providing a continuous measurement are sometimes incorrectly placed here but should often be classified under 8536.50 as electrical switches. Another common error is using 9026.20, which is reserved for instruments measuring or checking pressure, not level.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902610 (the code used for level sensor), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902610 (the code used for level sensor) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, 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 902610, not only level sensor.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $1.5B 20% of world exports
- 2 United States $1.1B 15% of world exports
- 3 China $703M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $7.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.0B 14% of world imports
- 2 China $670M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $623M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $7.7B 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
Brazil splits HS 9026.10 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9026.10.11Electromagnetic flow meter-transmitters
- 9026.10.19Other liquid flow measuring instruments
- 9026.10.21Eddy current level gauges for metals
- 9026.10.29Other liquid level measuring instruments
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about level sensor
What is the HS code for Level sensor?
The HS code for Level sensor is 902610 (Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids). The primary HS code for a level sensor used for liquids is 9026.10.
How do I classify Level sensor for customs?
Level sensor is classified under HS code 902610 — Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include sensors for solids?
No, HS code 9026.10 is specifically for liquids. Sensors for measuring the level of solids (like grain or powders) are typically classified under 9031.80 as other measuring or checking instruments.
Which countries are the top exporters of level sensor (HS 902610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902610 (the code used for level sensor) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.5B, 20% of world exports), the United States ($1.1B) and China ($703M). World exports came to about $7.4B, 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 (HS 902610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902610 (the code used for level sensor) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.0B, 14% of world imports), China ($670M) and Germany ($623M). World imports came to about $7.7B, 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 the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902610 for Level sensor 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 in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902610 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for level sensor depends on the product's details: 9026.10.11 (Electromagnetic flow meter-transmitters), 9026.10.19 (Other liquid flow measuring instruments), 9026.10.21 (Eddy current level gauges for metals), 9026.10.29 (Other liquid level measuring instruments).