HS 9026 — Instruments, apparatus for measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure of liquids, gases (e.g. flow meters, heat meters etc), not instruments and apparatus of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 or 9032
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 90 Optical, photographic, measuring
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 90
Chapter 90 Optical, photographic, measuring
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 9026 covers
Spectacles, microscopes, measuring/testing instruments, medical and surgical apparatus.
Classification notes
Function (optical vs measuring vs medical) determines the heading; precision goods need exact HS.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 9026
What is HS 9026?
Instruments, apparatus for measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure of liquids, gases (e.g. flow meters, heat meters etc), not instruments and apparatus of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 or 9032 is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 90 (Optical, photographic, measuring). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 9026?
Instruments, apparatus for measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure of liquids, gases (e.g. flow meters, heat meters etc), not instruments and apparatus of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 or 9032 covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 9026 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 9026 products?
Function (optical vs measuring vs medical) determines the heading; precision goods need exact HS.