Product classification
HS code for Semiconductor test equipment: 9030.82
Instruments and apparatus, for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits).
Classification of semiconductor test equipment under HS 9030.82
Semiconductor test equipment is classified under HS code 9030.82. This code is designated for instruments and apparatus used for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices, including integrated circuits. The classification is based on the primary function of the equipment, which is the measurement of electrical quantities or the inspection of the physical integrity of the semiconductor components. Unlike manufacturing equipment (which changes the state of the wafer), test equipment is used for quality control, verification, and failure analysis. This includes both 'front-end' wafer probing and 'back-end' final testing of packaged chips. The Harmonized System places these items in Chapter 90 because they are high-precision optical, measuring, or checking instruments. The specificity of 9030.82 ensures that specialized testers for the electronics industry are distinguished from general-purpose multimeters or oscilloscopes.
- Covers
- Wafer probers and probing stations
- Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for integrated circuits
- Logic analyzers specialized for semiconductor testing
- Parametric test systems
- Burn-in test systems for semiconductor reliability
- Optical inspection systems for wafer defects
- Also under 9030.82
- Teradyne UltraFLEX
- Advantest V93000
- Keysight B1500A Semiconductor Device Analyzer
- FormFactor Summit Probers
Codes often confused with 9030.82
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8486.20 or 8486.40. While 8486 covers the machines that *make* the semiconductors, 9030.82 is strictly for the machines that *test* or *measure* them. If a machine performs both manufacturing and testing, it is classified based on its principal function. Another common error is using 9031.80, which is a general code for other measuring or checking instruments. However, because 9030.82 specifically mentions semiconductor wafers and devices, it must be used according to the rule of specificity (GRI 3a).
Top exporters and importers of HS 903082 (the code used for semiconductor test equipment), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 903082 (the code used for semiconductor test equipment) in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 36% 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 903082, not only semiconductor test equipment.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Malaysia $3.5B 38% of world exports
- 2 Japan $1.6B 18% of world exports
- 3 United States $1.3B 14% of world exports
World total: $9.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Taiwan* ~$3.0B 36% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 South Korea $1.3B 15% of world imports
- 3 Malaysia $726M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $8.3B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 semiconductor test equipment
Brazil splits HS 9030.82 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9030.82.10Integrated circuit testers
- 9030.82.90Other semiconductor wafer or device testers
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about semiconductor test equipment
What is the HS code for Semiconductor test equipment?
The HS code for Semiconductor test equipment is 903082 (Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits)). The specific HS code for instruments used to measure or check semiconductor wafers or devices is 9030.82.
How do I classify Semiconductor test equipment for customs?
Semiconductor test equipment is classified under HS code 903082 — Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include X-ray inspection systems for chips?
No, X-ray based inspection systems are typically classified under HS code 9022.19 or 9022.29, as the use of X-rays is a more specific defining characteristic than the semiconductor application.
Which countries are the top exporters of semiconductor test equipment (HS 903082)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 903082 (the code used for semiconductor test equipment) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($3.5B, 38% of world exports), Japan ($1.6B) and the United States ($1.3B). World exports came to about $9.3B, 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 semiconductor test equipment (HS 903082)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 903082 (the code used for semiconductor test equipment) in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $3.0B, 36% of world imports), South Korea ($1.3B) and Malaysia ($726M). World imports came to about $8.3B, 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 Semiconductor test equipment the same in all countries?
The base HS code 903082 for Semiconductor test equipment 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 semiconductor test equipment in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 903082 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for semiconductor test equipment depends on the product's details: 9030.82.10 (Integrated circuit testers), 9030.82.90 (Other semiconductor wafer or device testers).