HS Code for UV-Vis spectrometer

The UV-Vis spectrometer is classified under HS code 9027.30. This code falls within Chapter 90, which encompasses optical, photographic, measuring, and medical instruments. Specifically, heading 9027 covers instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis, such as polarimeters, refractometers, and spectrometers. The subheading 9027.30 is designated for spectrometers, spectrophotometers, and spectrographs that utilize optical radiations, including ultraviolet (UV), visible, and infrared (IR) light. These instruments function by measuring the intensity of light as a function of wavelength, allowing for the identification and quantification of substances based on their absorption or transmission properties. The classification is justified because the device's primary purpose is the analysis of materials through the interaction of optical radiation with matter. This heading includes both manual and automated systems, provided they perform the analytical functions described in the HS Explanatory Notes for 9027.

Products Included

• Benchtop UV-Vis spectrophotometers
• Portable and handheld spectrometers
• Double-beam UV-Vis spectrophotometers
• Scanning spectrophotometers
• Microvolume spectrometers for DNA/RNA analysis

Common Misclassification

These devices are often confused with HS code 9027.50, which covers other instruments and apparatus using optical radiations (such as photometers or colorimeters). The distinction lies in the fact that 9027.30 is specific to spectrometers that resolve the radiation into a spectrum. Additionally, they should not be classified under 9027.80, which is a residual category for other analytical instruments.

FAQ

What is the HS code for UV-Vis spectrometer?

The standard HS code for a UV-Vis spectrometer is 9027.30, which covers spectrometers using optical radiations.

Are accessories like cuvettes classified under the same code?

No, cuvettes are typically classified according to their constituent material (e.g., 7017 for glass or 3926 for plastic) unless they are imported as an integral part of the spectrometer kit.