Product classification
HS code for Liquid analyzer: 9026.80
Instruments and apparatus, for measuring or checking variables of liquids or gases (excluding pressure or the flow and level of liquids and those of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 and 9032).
Classification of liquid analyzer under HS 9026.80
Liquid analyzers that measure or check the physical variables of liquids are classified under HS code 9026.80. This heading covers instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure, or other variables of liquids or gases. Subheading 9026.80 is the residual category for instruments measuring variables other than flow (9026.10) or pressure (9026.20). These devices are essential in industrial process monitoring, measuring properties such as viscosity, surface tension, or thermal expansion. The classification is determined by the fact that the instrument measures a physical property of the liquid rather than performing a chemical analysis of its constituents. Chapter 90 instruments are characterized by their precision and use in scientific or technical applications, and 9026 specifically excludes instruments that incorporate sophisticated analytical components like spectrometers or chromatographs.
- Covers
- Liquid viscometers (non-laboratory)
- Liquid density meters (hydrometers)
- Surface tension measuring instruments
- Heat meters for liquid systems
- Electronic liquid level sensors (if not 9026.10)
- Also under 9026.80
- Mettler Toledo SevenCompact pH Meter
- Hach HQ40d Multi-Parameter Meter
- Anton Paar DMA 4500 Density Meter
- Brookfield DVNext Viscometer
- Thermo Scientific Orion Star A212 Conductivity Meter
Codes often confused with 9026.80
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS code 9027.80, which covers instruments for physical or chemical analysis. The distinction is subtle: 9026.80 is for measuring physical variables (like how a liquid flows or its density), while 9027 is for analyzing the composition or chemical properties (like pH levels or concentration). Additionally, automatic regulating or controlling instruments should be classified under 9032 rather than 9026.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902680 (the code used for liquid analyzer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902680 (the code used for liquid analyzer) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% 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 902680, not only liquid analyzer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $876M 21% of world exports
- 2 United States $453M 11% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $430M 10% of world exports
World total: $4.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $499M 12% of world imports
- 2 United States $477M 11% of world imports
- 3 China $332M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $4.2B 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 liquid analyzer
Brazil classifies liquid analyzer under NCM 9026.80.00: HS 9026.80 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about liquid analyzer
What is the HS code for Liquid analyzer?
The HS code for Liquid analyzer is 902680 (Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking variables of liquids or gases (excluding pressure or the flow and level of liquids and those of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 and 9032)). The HS code for a liquid analyzer measuring physical variables is 9026.80. If it analyzes chemical composition, it may fall under 9027.
How do I classify Liquid analyzer for customs?
Liquid analyzer is classified under HS code 902680 — Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking variables of liquids or gases (excluding pressure or the flow and level of liquids and those of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 and 9032). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a pH meter classified under 9026.80?
No, a pH meter is considered an instrument for chemical analysis and is classified under HS code 9027.80, not 9026.80.
Which countries are the top exporters of liquid analyzer (HS 902680)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902680 (the code used for liquid analyzer) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($876M, 21% of world exports), the United States ($453M) and Switzerland ($430M). World exports came to about $4.1B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of liquid analyzer (HS 902680)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902680 (the code used for liquid analyzer) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($499M, 12% of world imports), the United States ($477M) and China ($332M). World imports came to about $4.2B, 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.
Is the HS code for Liquid analyzer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902680 for Liquid analyzer 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 liquid analyzer in Brazil?
In Brazil, liquid analyzer (HS 902680) is classified under NCM 9026.80.00.