Product classification
HS code for Metal testing machine: 9024.10
Machines and appliances, for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of metals.
Classification of metal testing machine under HS 9024.10
Metal testing machines are classified under HS code 9024.10. This classification falls within Chapter 90, which covers optical, photographic, measuring, checking, and precision instruments. Specifically, heading 9024 applies to machines and appliances for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity, or other mechanical properties of materials. Subheading 9024.10 is the specific designation for machines used to test metals. These machines operate by applying controlled physical forces to a metal specimen to determine its structural integrity or material characteristics. The classification includes both universal testing machines (UTMs) and specialized devices like hardness testers. Whether the machine is electronic, hydraulic, or mechanical, it remains under 9024.10 as long as its primary purpose is the mechanical testing of metal. This excludes instruments used for chemical analysis of metals, which would fall under heading 9027.
- Covers
- Brinell, Rockwell, and Vickers hardness testers
- Tensile strength testing machines for metal wire
- Compression testing machines for metal pillars
- Ductility and elasticity testing appliances
- Impact testing machines (Charpy and Izod) for metal
- Also under 9024.10
- Instron 5982 Universal Testing System
- ZwickRoell ZHU250CL Hardness Tester
- Shimadzu AG-Xplus Series
- MTS Criterion Universal Test System
- Buehler Wilson Rockwell 574
Codes often confused with 9024.10
Common mistake. These machines are often misclassified under HS code 9031.80, which covers other measuring or checking instruments not specified elsewhere in Chapter 90. However, because 9024 specifically mentions testing mechanical properties, it is the correct heading. Another error is using HS code 8479.89 for general mechanical appliances; however, Chapter 90 takes precedence for precision testing equipment. Confusion may also occur with 9027.80 if the machine uses X-rays or spectrometry, but if the test is purely mechanical (force-based), 9024.10 is correct.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902410 (the code used for metal testing machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902410 (the code used for metal testing machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, 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 902410, not only metal testing machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $104M 16% of world exports
- 2 Germany $97M 15% of world exports
- 3 United States $83M 13% of world exports
World total: $650M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $76M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $58M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $39M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $574M 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 metal testing machine
Brazil splits HS 9024.10 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9024.10.10Metal tensile or compression testing machines
- 9024.10.20Metal hardness testing machines
- 9024.10.90Other metal testing machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about metal testing machine
What is the HS code for Metal testing machine?
The HS code for Metal testing machine is 902410 (Machines and appliances; for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of metals). The HS code for machines and appliances for testing the mechanical properties of metals is 9024.10.
How do I classify Metal testing machine for customs?
Metal testing machine is classified under HS code 902410 — Machines and appliances; for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of metals. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include software used with the machine?
If the software is integrated into the machine or presented with it as a complete system for testing, it is generally classified under 9024.10. Separately imported software may fall under 8523.
Which countries are the top exporters of metal testing machine (HS 902410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902410 (the code used for metal testing machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($104M, 16% of world exports), Germany ($97M) and the United States ($83M). World exports came to about $650M, 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 metal testing machine (HS 902410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902410 (the code used for metal testing machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($76M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($58M) and Germany ($39M). World imports came to about $574M, 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 Metal testing machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902410 for Metal testing machine 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 metal testing machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902410 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for metal testing machine depends on the product's details: 9024.10.10 (Metal tensile or compression testing machines), 9024.10.20 (Metal hardness testing machines), 9024.10.90 (Other metal testing machines).