Product classification

HS code for Oscilloscope: 9030.20

Oscilloscopes and oscillographs.

Classification of oscilloscope under HS 9030.20

The classification of an oscilloscope falls under HS code 9030.20. This code is situated within Chapter 90, which covers instruments and apparatus for various technical, medical, and scientific purposes. Heading 9030 is specifically dedicated to instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities. Subheading 9030.20 is the specific provision for oscilloscopes and oscillographs. The classification is based on the primary function of the device, which is to display and analyze the waveform of electronic signals. Whether the device is a traditional analog oscilloscope using a cathode-ray tube or a modern digital storage oscilloscope (DSO) using a liquid crystal display and advanced digital signal processing, the fundamental purpose remains the measurement and visualization of electrical quantities over time. This functional characteristic ensures its placement in 9030.20. Even when these instruments possess significant data processing capabilities or are integrated with computer systems, they are classified here rather than as data processing machines because their character is defined by their measuring function.

Covers
  • Digital Storage Oscilloscopes (DSO)
  • Analog Oscilloscopes
  • Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes (MSO)
  • Handheld or portable oscilloscopes
  • Sampling oscilloscopes for high-frequency analysis
Also under 9030.20
  • Tektronix MSO series
  • Keysight InfiniiVision
  • Rohde & Schwarz R&S RTO
  • Rigol DS series
  • Siglent SDS series

Codes often confused with 9030.20

Common mistake. Oscilloscopes are sometimes misclassified under HS code 9030.31 or 9030.33, which cover multimeters and other instruments for measuring voltage or current without a recording or display device. Furthermore, PC-based oscilloscope modules that lack a built-in screen are occasionally incorrectly classified under HS code 8471 as automatic data processing units; however, because their principal function is electrical measurement, they remain under 9030.20.

9030.31Multimeters; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power (other than those for measuring or checking semiconductor wafer or devices), without a recording device9030.33Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, without a recording device (excluding multimeters)84.71Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included

Top exporters and importers of HS 903020 (the code used for oscilloscope), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 903020 (the code used for oscilloscope) in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% 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 903020, not only oscilloscope.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Malaysia $393M
  2. 2 United States $198M
  3. 3 China $134M

World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $221M
  2. 2 United States $153M
  3. 3 Malaysia $107M

World total: $1.3B 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 oscilloscope

Brazil splits HS 9030.20 into 5 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 oscilloscope

What is the HS code for Oscilloscope?

The HS code for Oscilloscope is 903020 (Oscilloscopes and oscillographs). The HS code for an Oscilloscope is 9030.20.

How do I classify Oscilloscope for customs?

Oscilloscope is classified under HS code 903020 — Oscilloscopes and oscillographs. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are digital and analog oscilloscopes classified differently?

No, both digital storage oscilloscopes and traditional analog oscilloscopes are classified under HS code 9030.20 as they perform the same fundamental measuring function.

Which countries are the top exporters of oscilloscope (HS 903020)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 903020 (the code used for oscilloscope) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($393M, 32% of world exports), the United States ($198M) and China ($134M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of oscilloscope (HS 903020)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 903020 (the code used for oscilloscope) in UN Comtrade data were China ($221M, 17% of world imports), the United States ($153M) and Malaysia ($107M). World imports came to about $1.3B, 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 Oscilloscope the same in all countries?

The base HS code 903020 for Oscilloscope 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 oscilloscope in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 903020 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for oscilloscope depends on the product's details: 9030.20.10 (Digital oscilloscopes), 9030.20.21 (Analogue oscilloscopes, 60 MHz or more), 9030.20.22 (Vectorscopes), 9030.20.29 (Other analogue oscilloscopes), 9030.20.30 (Oscillographs).