Product classification
HS code for Material testing grips: 9024.90
Machines and appliances, parts and accessories for those testing hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of materials (e.g. metal, wood, textiles, paper, plastics).
Classification of material testing grips under HS 9024.90
Material testing grips are classified under HS code 9024.90 because they are identified as essential parts and accessories for machines and appliances designed to test the mechanical properties of various materials. Heading 9024 covers machines for testing hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity, or other mechanical properties of materials such as metals, wood, textiles, paper, or plastics. Subheading 9024.90 specifically captures the components that do not constitute the complete machine but are necessary for its operation or enhance its functionality. Grips are fundamental to the testing process as they secure the specimen in place during tensile, compression, or torsion tests. Without these specialized accessories, the testing machine cannot apply the required force to the material being analyzed. The classification follows General Interpretative Rule (GIR) 1 and 6, as the grips are clearly identifiable as parts of the apparatus described in the main heading. Furthermore, because these grips are often interchangeable to accommodate different specimen shapes and materials, they are treated as accessories that facilitate the specific measurement tasks of the primary equipment.
- Covers
- Wedge action tensile grips
- Pneumatic side-action grips
- Hydraulic specimen grips
- Screw-driven manual grips
- Compression plates and platens
- Bolted grips for high-capacity testing
- Specialized textile and yarn grips
- Also under 9024.90
- Instron 2580 Series Load Cells
- ZwickRoell makroXtens Extensometer
- MTS FlexTest Controllers
- Shimadzu Trapezoid Grips
- Buehler Wilson Rockwell Indenters
Codes often confused with 9024.90
Common mistake. Material testing grips are frequently misclassified under HS code 9024.10 or 9024.80. These codes are reserved for the complete machines themselves (for metals and non-metals respectively), whereas the grips alone must be classified as parts under 9024.90. Another common error is using HS code 8466, which covers parts for machine tools. However, since testing grips are specifically designed for laboratory and material analysis equipment rather than industrial manufacturing tools, Chapter 90 is the correct legal placement.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902490 (the code used for material testing grips), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902490 (the code used for material testing grips) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% 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 902490, not only material testing grips.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $173M 30% of world exports
- 2 Germany $68M 12% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $68M 12% of world exports
World total: $584M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $72M 14% of world imports
- 2 Germany $40M 7.8% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $29M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $517M 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 material testing grips
Brazil classifies material testing grips under NCM 9024.90.00: HS 9024.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about material testing grips
What is the HS code for Material testing grips?
The HS code for Material testing grips is 902490 (Machines and appliances; parts and accessories for those testing hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of materials (e.g. metal, wood, textiles, paper, plastics)). The HS code for material testing grips is 9024.90, which covers parts and accessories for machines testing the mechanical properties of materials.
How do I classify Material testing grips for customs?
Material testing grips is classified under HS code 902490 — Machines and appliances; parts and accessories for those testing hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of materials (e.g. metal, wood, textiles, paper, plastics). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are grips classified differently if they are for metal testing?
No, while the machines are split between 9024.10 (metal) and 9024.80 (other materials), the parts and accessories for both types of machines are consolidated under 9024.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of material testing grips (HS 902490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902490 (the code used for material testing grips) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($173M, 30% of world exports), Germany ($68M) and the United Kingdom ($68M). World exports came to about $584M, 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 material testing grips (HS 902490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902490 (the code used for material testing grips) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($72M, 14% of world imports), Germany ($40M) and the United Kingdom ($29M). World imports came to about $517M, 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 Material testing grips the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902490 for Material testing grips 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 material testing grips in Brazil?
In Brazil, material testing grips (HS 902490) is classified under NCM 9024.90.00.