Product classification
HS code for Wafer tester: 9030.82
Instruments and apparatus, for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits).
Classification of wafer tester under HS 9030.82
A wafer tester is classified under HS code 9030.82 because it is an instrument or apparatus specifically designed for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices. Chapter 90 covers optical, measuring, checking, and precision instruments. Heading 9030 specifically encompasses oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other instruments for measuring or checking electrical quantities. Subheading 9030.82 is a specific carve-out for the semiconductor industry, covering apparatus that performs electrical testing on wafers before they are diced into individual chips. This classification is driven by the primary function of the device: verifying the electrical integrity and performance of the integrated circuits etched onto the silicon substrate. Under GRI 1, the specific description in 9030.82 for semiconductor checking takes precedence over more general measuring categories.
- Covers
- Wafer probers
- Parametric test systems
- Logic and memory testers for wafers
- Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for semiconductor dies
- Electrical defect inspection systems
- Also under 9030.82
- Teradyne UltraFLEX
- Advantest V93000
- Keysight B1500A Semiconductor Device Analyzer
- FormFactor Summit Probers
Codes often confused with 9030.82
Common mistake. Wafer testers are often confused with machines in heading 8486.20, which covers machines for the manufacture of semiconductor devices. While testing is part of the production cycle, heading 9030 is more specific for the act of measuring and checking. Additionally, optical inspection systems might be misclassified under 9031.41; however, if the primary purpose is electrical testing or checking the device's functionality, 9030.82 is the correct designation. Confusion also arises with 8537 for control panels, but the analytical nature of the tester keeps it in Chapter 90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 903082 (the code used for wafer tester), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 903082 (the code used for wafer tester) 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 wafer tester.
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 wafer tester
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 wafer tester
What is the HS code for Wafer tester?
The HS code for Wafer tester is 903082 (Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits)). The HS code for instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices is 9030.82.
How do I classify Wafer tester for customs?
Wafer tester 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 code include testers for finished packaged chips?
Yes, 9030.82 covers instruments for checking both the wafers and the final semiconductor devices (integrated circuits).
Which countries are the top exporters of wafer tester (HS 903082)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 903082 (the code used for wafer tester) 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 wafer tester (HS 903082)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 903082 (the code used for wafer tester) 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 Wafer tester the same in all countries?
The base HS code 903082 for Wafer tester 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 wafer tester in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 903082 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for wafer tester depends on the product's details: 9030.82.10 (Integrated circuit testers), 9030.82.90 (Other semiconductor wafer or device testers).