Product classification
HS code for Spectrometer: 9027.30
Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs, using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR).
Classification of spectrometer under HS 9027.30
Spectrometers are classified under HS code 9027.30 because they are instruments designed for physical or chemical analysis specifically utilizing optical radiations, such as ultraviolet (UV), visible, or infrared (IR) light. This classification is determined by the device's primary function: measuring the intensity of light as a function of wavelength to identify substances or determine their concentration. According to the Explanatory Notes to Chapter 90, heading 9027 encompasses instruments for physical or chemical analysis. Subheading 9027.30 is specifically reserved for those that operate within the optical spectrum. The device typically consists of an optical system (prisms or gratings), a holder for the substance being analyzed, and a detector to measure the resulting radiation. The classification remains 9027.30 regardless of whether the output is displayed on a built-in screen or transmitted to an external computer system, provided the core analytical component is optical. This follows GIR 1, which prioritizes the terms of the headings and any relative Section or Chapter Notes.
- Covers
- UV-VIS Spectrophotometers
- Infrared (IR) Spectrometers
- Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrometers
- Optical Emission Spectrometers (OES)
- Raman Spectrometers
- Also under 9027.30
- Thermo Scientific Evolution 220 UV-Vis
- PerkinElmer Spectrum Two FTIR
- Agilent Cary 60 UV-Vis
- Bruker Alpha II FTIR
- Shimadzu UV-1900
Codes often confused with 9027.30
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 9027.81, which is specifically for mass spectrometers. While both are called spectrometers, mass spectrometers analyze the mass-to-charge ratio of ions rather than optical radiation. Another common error is using 9027.50, which covers other instruments using optical radiations but is intended for devices that do not utilize a spectrometer or spectrograph mechanism, such as colorimeters or photometers that use filters instead of dispersive elements.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902730 (the code used for spectrometer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902730 (the code used for spectrometer) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, 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 902730, not only spectrometer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $896M 19% of world exports
- 2 Germany $847M 18% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $357M 7.5% of world exports
World total: $4.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $688M 15% of world imports
- 2 United States $601M 13% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $291M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $4.5B 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 spectrometer
Brazil splits HS 9027.30 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9027.30.11Atomic emission spectrometers and spectrographs
- 9027.30.19Other optical spectrometers and spectrographs
- 9027.30.20Spectrophotometers
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about spectrometer
What is the HS code for Spectrometer?
The HS code for Spectrometer is 902730 (Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs; using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR)). The HS code for spectrometers, spectrophotometers, and spectrographs using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR) is 9027.30.
How do I classify Spectrometer for customs?
Spectrometer is classified under HS code 902730 — Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs; using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are X-ray spectrometers included in this code?
No, instruments that use X-rays for analysis are classified under HS code 9022.29 or 9027.89, depending on their specific design and application, as they do not use optical radiation.
Which countries are the top exporters of spectrometer (HS 902730)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902730 (the code used for spectrometer) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($896M, 19% of world exports), Germany ($847M) and Singapore ($357M). World exports came to about $4.8B, 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 spectrometer (HS 902730)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902730 (the code used for spectrometer) in UN Comtrade data were China ($688M, 15% of world imports), the United States ($601M) and Singapore ($291M). World imports came to about $4.5B, 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 Spectrometer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902730 for Spectrometer 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 spectrometer in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902730 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for spectrometer depends on the product's details: 9027.30.11 (Atomic emission spectrometers and spectrographs), 9027.30.19 (Other optical spectrometers and spectrographs), 9027.30.20 (Spectrophotometers).