Product classification

HS code for Optical analyzer: 9027.50

Instruments and apparatus, using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs).

Classification of optical analyzer under HS 9027.50

Optical analyzers are classified under HS code 9027.50 because they are instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis that utilize optical radiations, such as ultraviolet (UV), visible light, or infrared (IR). This classification is determined by the functional application of the device in a laboratory or industrial setting for measuring properties like concentration, purity, or composition. Heading 9027 specifically covers instruments for physical or chemical analysis, and the subheadings are divided by the technology used. The 9027.50 category encompasses a wide range of devices that rely on the absorption, emission, or scattering of light to provide analytical data. These instruments are essential in environmental monitoring, food safety, and chemical manufacturing. The classification excludes instruments that are primarily for measuring or checking quantities (Chapter 9031) or those that are purely for magnification (Chapter 9011).

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  • Photometers and colorimeters
  • Turbidimeters and nephelometers
  • Polarimeters and refractometers
  • Chemical analyzers using infrared radiation
  • UV-based water quality analyzers
Also under 9027.50
  • X-Rite Ci7800 Colorimeter
  • Hach 2100Q Turbidimeter
  • Mettler Toledo Refracto 30PX
  • Rudolph Research Autopol V
  • Konica Minolta CM-26dG

Codes often confused with 9027.50

Common mistake. Optical analyzers are frequently misclassified under 9027.30, which is specifically for spectrometers, spectrophotometers, and spectrographs. While these also use light, they are distinguished by their ability to measure the intensity of radiation as a function of wavelength. Another common error is using 9031.80, which is a general code for measuring or checking instruments; however, if the device uses optical radiation for analysis, 9027.50 is the more specific and correct code.

9027.30Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs; using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR)9031.80Instruments, appliances and machines; for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90

Top exporters and importers of HS 902750 (the code used for optical analyzer), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902750 (the code used for optical analyzer) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, 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 902750, not only optical analyzer.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $2.4B
  2. 2 Germany $2.0B
  3. 3 Singapore $981M

World total: $11.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $1.6B
  2. 2 United States $1.5B
  3. 3 Germany $1.2B

World total: $11.6B 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 optical analyzer

Brazil splits HS 9027.50 into 6 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about optical analyzer

What is the HS code for Optical analyzer?

The HS code for Optical analyzer is 902750 (Instruments and apparatus; using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs)). The HS code for an optical analyzer using UV, visible, or IR radiation is 9027.50.

How do I classify Optical analyzer for customs?

Optical analyzer is classified under HS code 902750 — Instruments and apparatus; using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include spectrometers?

No, spectrometers and spectrophotometers are specifically classified under HS code 9027.30, not 9027.50.

Which countries are the top exporters of optical analyzer (HS 902750)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902750 (the code used for optical analyzer) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.4B, 22% of world exports), Germany ($2.0B) and Singapore ($981M). World exports came to about $11.1B, 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 optical analyzer (HS 902750)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 902750 (the code used for optical analyzer) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.6B, 14% of world imports), the United States ($1.5B) and Germany ($1.2B). World imports came to about $11.6B, 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 Optical analyzer the same in all countries?

The base HS code 902750 for Optical 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 optical analyzer in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 902750 into 6 NCM codes, so the right one for optical analyzer depends on the product's details: 9027.50.10 (Colorimeters), 9027.50.20 (Photometers), 9027.50.30 (Refractometers), 9027.50.40 (Saccharimeters), 9027.50.50 (Flow cytometers), 9027.50.90 (Other optical radiation analysis instruments).