Product classification
HS code for Pressure gauge: 9026.20
Instruments and apparatus, for measuring or checking pressure.
Classification of pressure gauge under HS 9026.20
Pressure gauges are classified under HS code 902620, a subheading dedicated to instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking the pressure of liquids or gases. This classification falls under Chapter 90, which is the primary chapter for high-precision instruments, including optical, photographic, and medical equipment. Heading 9026 specifically covers instruments for measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure, or other variables of liquids or gases. A pressure gauge classified here can be mechanical, such as a Bourdon tube gauge, or electronic, utilizing sensors and digital displays. The essential characteristic is that the device's primary function is measurement. It is important to note that if the gauge is part of a larger machine, its classification depends on whether it is separable or integrated. Furthermore, if the device does more than just measure—for instance, if it automatically controls the pressure by sending signals to a pump or valve—it might be classified as an automatic regulating or controlling instrument under heading 9032. However, for standard stand-alone gauges used in industrial piping, boilers, and automotive applications, 902620 is the correct designation. The classification remains the same regardless of the units of measure (PSI, Bar, Pascals) or the medium being measured.
- Covers
- Bourdon tube pressure gauges
- Digital pressure gauges
- Diaphragm pressure gauges
- Differential pressure gauges
- Also under 9026.20
- Wika 232.50 Pressure Gauge
- Rosemount 3051S Pressure Transmitter
- Ashcroft Type 1009 Pressure Gauge
- Siemens Sitrans P DSIII Pressure Transmitter
- Festo SPAU Pressure Sensor
Codes often confused with 9026.20
Common mistake. Pressure gauges are often misclassified under 903289 if they have switching capabilities, as these may be seen as automatic regulators. They are also sometimes incorrectly placed in heading 8481 if they are imported as part of a valve assembly without being clearly identified as a separate measuring instrument.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902620 (the code used for pressure gauge), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902620 (the code used for pressure gauge) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 902620, not only pressure gauge.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $2.8B 22% of world exports
- 2 United States $2.0B 16% of world exports
- 3 China $1.6B 13% of world exports
World total: $12.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.9B 15% of world imports
- 2 China $1.5B 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $1.4B 11% of world imports
World total: $12.9B 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 pressure gauge
Brazil splits HS 9026.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9026.20.10Manometers (pressure gauges)
- 9026.20.90Other pressure measuring instruments
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pressure gauge
What is the HS code for Pressure gauge?
The HS code for Pressure gauge is 902620 (Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking pressure). The HS code for instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking pressure is 902620.
How do I classify Pressure gauge for customs?
Pressure gauge is classified under HS code 902620 — Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking pressure. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include digital pressure gauges?
Yes, HS code 902620 includes both mechanical and electronic/digital pressure gauges, provided their primary function is measurement.
Which countries are the top exporters of pressure gauge (HS 902620)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902620 (the code used for pressure gauge) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.8B, 22% of world exports), the United States ($2.0B) and China ($1.6B). World exports came to about $12.3B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of pressure gauge (HS 902620)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902620 (the code used for pressure gauge) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.9B, 15% of world imports), China ($1.5B) and Germany ($1.4B). World imports came to about $12.9B, 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 Pressure gauge the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902620 for Pressure gauge 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 pressure gauge in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902620 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for pressure gauge depends on the product's details: 9026.20.10 (Manometers (pressure gauges)), 9026.20.90 (Other pressure measuring instruments).