Product classification
HS code for Stereo microscope: 9011.10
Microscopes, compound optical, stereoscopic microscopes.
Classification of stereo microscope under HS 9011.10
Stereo microscopes are classified under HS code 9011.10. Chapter 90 covers optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Heading 9011 specifically includes compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography, or microprojection. The subheading 9011.10 is dedicated to stereoscopic microscopes. These instruments are distinguished by their ability to provide a three-dimensional view of the specimen by using two separate optical paths with two eyepieces and two objectives (or a common main objective). This classification is based on the optical configuration of the device rather than its specific application in biology, electronics, or forensics. To qualify for this code, the microscope must be a "compound" type, meaning it uses a system of lenses (objective and eyepiece) to magnify the image, as opposed to a simple magnifying glass.
- Covers
- Binocular stereo microscopes for biological research
- Trinocular stereo microscopes with camera ports
- Zoom stereo microscopes for industrial inspection
- Gemological stereo microscopes
- Dissecting microscopes with dual optical paths
- Also under 9011.10
- Leica S9i
- Olympus SZ series
- Zeiss Stemi 305
- Nikon SMZ series
- AmScope SM series
Codes often confused with 9011.10
Common mistake. Stereo microscopes are often confused with 9011.20, which is for other microscopes specifically designed for photomicrography. While a stereo microscope may have a camera, its primary identity is stereoscopic. They are also confused with 9012.10, which covers electron microscopes. Electron microscopes do not use optical lenses or light. Furthermore, simple magnifying loupes or head-worn magnifiers are classified under 9013.80, as they lack the compound lens system required for heading 9011.
Top exporters and importers of HS 901110 (the code used for stereo microscope), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 901110 (the code used for stereo microscope) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 901110, not only stereo microscope.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $602M 63% of world exports
- 2 Singapore $159M 17% of world exports
- 3 China $63M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $953M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $169M 23% of world imports
- 2 China $94M 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $40M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $749M 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 code for stereo microscope
Brazil classifies stereo microscope under NCM 9011.10.00: HS 9011.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about stereo microscope
What is the HS code for Stereo microscope?
The HS code for Stereo microscope is 901110 (Microscopes, compound optical; stereoscopic microscopes). The HS code for stereoscopic compound optical microscopes is 9011.10.
How do I classify Stereo microscope for customs?
Stereo microscope is classified under HS code 901110 — Microscopes, compound optical; stereoscopic microscopes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include digital microscopes?
If the microscope uses a compound optical system to project an image onto a digital sensor, it remains under 9011. However, if it lacks an optical eyepiece and is purely a digital camera with a lens, it may be classified under 8525.81.
Which countries are the top exporters of stereo microscope (HS 901110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 901110 (the code used for stereo microscope) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($602M, 63% of world exports), Singapore ($159M) and China ($63M). World exports came to about $953M, 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 stereo microscope (HS 901110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 901110 (the code used for stereo microscope) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($169M, 23% of world imports), China ($94M) and Germany ($40M). World imports came to about $749M, 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 Stereo microscope the same in all countries?
The base HS code 901110 for Stereo microscope 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 stereo microscope in Brazil?
In Brazil, stereo microscope (HS 901110) is classified under NCM 9011.10.00.