Product classification

HS code for UV-Vis spectrometer: 9027.30

Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs, using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR).

Classification of UV-Vis spectrometer under HS 9027.30

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.

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

9027.50Instruments and apparatus; using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs)

Top exporters and importers of HS 902730 (the code used for UV-Vis spectrometer), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902730 (the code used for UV-Vis 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 UV-Vis spectrometer.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $896M
  2. 2 Germany $847M
  3. 3 Singapore $357M

World total: $4.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $688M
  2. 2 United States $601M
  3. 3 Singapore $291M

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 UV-Vis spectrometer

Brazil splits HS 9027.30 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about UV-Vis spectrometer

What is the HS code for UV-Vis spectrometer?

The HS code for UV-Vis spectrometer is 902730 (Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs; using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR)). The standard HS code for a UV-Vis spectrometer is 9027.30, which covers spectrometers using optical radiations.

How do I classify UV-Vis spectrometer for customs?

UV-Vis 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 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.

Which countries are the top exporters of UV-Vis spectrometer (HS 902730)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902730 (the code used for UV-Vis 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 UV-Vis spectrometer (HS 902730)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 902730 (the code used for UV-Vis 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 UV-Vis spectrometer the same in all countries?

The base HS code 902730 for UV-Vis 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 UV-Vis spectrometer in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 902730 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for UV-Vis 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).