Product classification
HS code for Pyrometer: 9025.19
Thermometers and pyrometers, (other than liquid filled, for direct reading), not combined with other instruments.
Classification of pyrometer under HS 9025.19
Pyrometers are classified under HS code 9025.19. Chapter 90 of the Harmonized System covers optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Heading 9025 specifically includes hydrometers, thermometers, pyrometers, barometers, and hygrometers. The subheading 9025.19 is a residual category for thermometers and pyrometers that are not liquid-filled for direct reading. Pyrometers are distinct from standard thermometers because they are designed to measure high temperatures or to measure temperature without physical contact, often by sensing infrared radiation. The classification depends on the device not being combined with other instruments (which might push it to 9025.80) and not being a simple liquid-in-glass thermometer (9025.11). This classification follows the principle of specificity in GRI 3(a), ensuring that specialized temperature-sensing equipment is correctly identified. Pyrometers are essential in industrial settings, such as foundries or glass manufacturing, where contact-based measurement is impossible. The HS code 9025.19 covers both electronic and optical pyrometers. It is important to distinguish these from thermal imaging cameras, which may fall under 8525.89 if their primary function is capturing images rather than providing a discrete temperature measurement for a specific point.
- Covers
- Infrared pyrometers
- Optical pyrometers
- Radiation pyrometers
- Non-contact laser thermometers
- Digital pyrometers for industrial use
- Also under 9025.19
- Fluke 62 MAX Infrared Thermometer
- ThermoPro TP20 Digital Meat Thermometer
- Testo 104 Waterproof Folding Thermometer
- Omega Engineering HH309A Thermocouple Meter
- Klein Tools IR1
Codes often confused with 9025.19
Common mistake. Pyrometers are frequently misclassified under 9025.11 if the user does not realize that 9025.11 is strictly for liquid-filled instruments. They are also sometimes confused with 9027.50 (instruments using optical radiations), but 9025 is more specific for temperature measurement. Another error is using 9032.10 for thermostats, which are control devices, not just measuring instruments.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902519 (the code used for pyrometer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902519 (the code used for pyrometer) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% 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 902519, not only pyrometer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.1B 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $790M 15% of world exports
- 3 United States $728M 14% of world exports
World total: $5.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $738M 14% of world imports
- 2 Germany $558M 11% of world imports
- 3 China $554M 11% of world imports
World total: $5.1B 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 pyrometer
Brazil splits HS 9025.19 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9025.19.10Optical pyrometers
- 9025.19.90Other thermometers and pyrometers
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pyrometer
What is the HS code for Pyrometer?
The HS code for Pyrometer is 902519 (Thermometers and pyrometers; (other than liquid filled, for direct reading), not combined with other instruments). The HS code for a pyrometer (not liquid-filled and not combined with other instruments) is 9025.19.
How do I classify Pyrometer for customs?
Pyrometer is classified under HS code 902519 — Thermometers and pyrometers; (other than liquid filled, for direct reading), not combined with other instruments. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is an infrared thermometer considered a pyrometer?
Yes, for the purposes of the Harmonized System, non-contact infrared thermometers are classified as pyrometers under 9025.19.
Which countries are the top exporters of pyrometer (HS 902519)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902519 (the code used for pyrometer) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 20% of world exports), Germany ($790M) and the United States ($728M). World exports came to about $5.2B, 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 pyrometer (HS 902519)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902519 (the code used for pyrometer) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($738M, 14% of world imports), Germany ($558M) and China ($554M). World imports came to about $5.1B, 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.
Is the HS code for Pyrometer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902519 for Pyrometer 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 pyrometer in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902519 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for pyrometer depends on the product's details: 9025.19.10 (Optical pyrometers), 9025.19.90 (Other thermometers and pyrometers).