HS Code 9030820000 10 Other instruments and apparatus

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Preferential rules of origin for 9030820000

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EEA/EFTA agreements (Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Faroe Islands) · Faroe Islands, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland
EU-Egypt Association Agreement · Egypt
EU-Georgia DCFTA · Georgia
EU-Iceland FTA · Iceland
EU-Jordan Association Agreement · Jordan
EU-Central America Association Agreement
EU-Morocco Association Agreement · Morocco
EU-Moldova DCFTA · Moldova
Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention · Albania, Andorra, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Egypt, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Switzerland, Türkiye
EU-Tunisia Association Agreement · Tunisia
EU-Ukraine DCFTA · Ukraine

Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, excluding meters of heading 9028; instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, X-ray, cosmic or other ionizing radiations / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product
Autonomous Trade Preferences (Western Balkans) · Kosovo
EU-Chile Association Agreement · Chile
EU-Algeria Association Agreement · Algeria
EU-Lebanon Association Agreement · Lebanon

Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, excluding meters of heading 9028; instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, X-ray, cosmic or other ionising radiations / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product
EPA CARIFORUM
EU Market Access Regulation (EPA) · Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya
EU-Israel Association Agreement · Israel
EU-Mexico Global Agreement · Mexico

Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, excluding meters of heading No 9028; instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, X-ray, cosmic or other ionising radiations / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product
Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP, GSP+, EBA) · Armenia, India, Kenya, Pakistan, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Syria, Vietnam
EU-Jordan Association Agreement (relaxed rules, 2016) · Jordan

Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof, except for: / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product or Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70 % of the ex-works price of the product
EU-Canada CETA · Canada

A change from any other heading; or A change from within any one of these headings, whether or not there is also a change from any other heading, provided that the value of non-originating materials classified in the same heading as the final product does not exceed 50 per cent of the transaction value or ex-works price of the product.
EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement · Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, excluding meters of heading 9028; instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, X-ray, cosmic or other ionising radiations / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 per cent of the ex-works price of the product
EPA Eastern and Southern Africa

Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter ; profile projectors / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product
EPA Pacific · Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands

Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, excluding meters of heading No 9028; instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, X-ray, cosmic or other ionizing radiations / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product
EU-Japan EPA · Japan

CTH except from heading 96.20; MaxNOM 50 % (EXW); or RVC 55 % (FOB).
EU-Korea FTA · South Korea

Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, excluding meters of heading 9028; instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, X-ray, cosmic or other ionising radiations / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product
EU-Palestine Interim Association Agreement · Palestine

Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, excluding meters of heading No 9028; instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, X-ray, cosmic or other ionizing radiations / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product
EPA SADC · South Africa

Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, excluding meters of heading No 9028; instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, X-ray, cosmic or other ionising radiations / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex–works price of the product
EU-Singapore FTA · Singapore

Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof, except for: / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product or Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 60 % of the ex-works price of the product
EU-Viet Nam FTA · Vietnam

Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof, except for: / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product; or manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70% of the ex-works price of the product.

Source: European Commission, Access2Markets (CC BY 4.0, shortened). The text of the agreement prevails. Access2Markets

Legal and explanatory notes for 9030820000

9030 CN Explanatory Notes: Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, excluding meters of heading 9028; instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, X-ray, cosmic or other ionising radiation

In accordance with general rule 3(b) for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, instruments and apparatus which can be used for measuring or checking both electrical and non-electrical quantities still fall in heading 9030 if their nature determines that they are mainly used for measuring or checking electrical quantities. This is the case, for example, with cathode ray oscilloscopes and oscillographs and light-beam and UV-beam oscillographs (subheading 9030 20 00). However, instruments and apparatus whose essential character cannot be determined because they are used for measuring or checking both electrical and non-electrical quantities to the same extent do not fall in this heading. Accordingly, in accordance with general rule 3(c) for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, instruments for testing motor vehicle engines and ignition systems by measuring electrical quantities such as voltage and resistance and non-electrical quantities such as speed of rotation, contact angle and state of contact breaker points fall in heading 9031.

9030 82 00 CN Explanatory Notes: For measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices

This subheading covers electrical testing devices or systems which measure or check electrical quantities such as voltage, frequency, etc., to determine the serviceability of wafers, chips and other semiconductor devices and to display any defects such as deviations from previously set values. The devices or systems usually comprise a measuring and checking unit (with input keyboard, program memory and CRT terminal), which carries out the measurement and compares the results with reference values and displays them, a control unit (with automatic data-processing machine or microprocessors), an output printer for printing out the test results and a device for sorting the tested components according to specific actual values and separates out defective ones. The subheading does not, however, include electrical devices for checking whether the packages of integrated circuits or other electronic components are hermetically sealed (heading 9031).

Notes to chapter 90

Notes 1. This chapter does not cover: (a) articles of a kind used in machines, appliances or for other technical uses, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber (heading 4016), of leather or of composition leather (heading 4205) or of textile material (heading 5911); (b) supporting belts or other support articles of textile material, whose intended effect on the organ to be supported or held derives solely from their elasticity (for example, maternity belts, thoracic support bandages, abdominal support bandages, supports for joints or muscles) (Section XI); (c) refractory goods of heading 6903; ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, of heading 6909; (d) glass mirrors, not optically worked, of heading 7009, or mirrors of base metal or of precious metal, not being optical elements (heading 8306 or Chapter 71); (e) goods of heading 7007, 7008, 7011, 7014, 7015 or 7017; (f) parts of general use, as defined in note 2 to Section XV, of base metal (Section XV) or similar goods of plastics (Chapter 39); however, articles specially designed for use exclusively in implants in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences are to be classified in heading 9021; (g) pumps incorporating measuring devices, of heading 8413; weight-operated counting and checking machinery, or separately presented weights for balances (heading 8423); lifting or handling machinery (headings 8425 to 8428); paper or paperboard cutting machines of all kinds (heading 8441); fittings for adjusting work or tools on machine tools or water-jet cutting machines, of heading 8466, including fittings with optical devices for reading the scale (for example, optical dividing heads) but not those which are in themselves essentially optical instruments (for example, alignment telescopes); calculating machines (heading 8470); valves and other appliances of heading 8481; machines and apparatus (including apparatus for the projection or drawing of circuit patterns on sensitised semiconductor materials) of heading 8486; (h) searchlights or spotlights of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles (heading 8512); portable electric lamps of heading 8513; cinematographic sound recording, reproducing or re-recording apparatus (heading 8519); sound-heads (heading 8522); television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders (heading 8525); radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus or radio remote control apparatus (heading 8526); connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables (heading 8536); numerical control apparatus of heading 8537; sealed beam lamp units of heading 8539; optical fibre cables of heading 8544; (ij) searchlights or spotlights of heading 9405; (k) articles of Chapter 95; (l) monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles, of heading 9620; (m) capacity measures, which are to be classified according to their constituent material; or (n) spools, reels or similar supports (which are to be classified according to their constituent material, for example, in heading 3923 or Section XV). 2. Subject to note 1 above, parts and accessories for machines, apparatus, instruments or articles of this chapter are to be classified according to the following rules: (a) Parts and accessories which are goods included in any of the headings of this chapter or of Chapter 84, 85 or 91 (other than heading 8487, 8548 or 9033) are in all cases to be classified in their respective headings. (b) Other parts and accessories, if suitable for use solely or principally with a particular kind of machine, instrument or apparatus, or with a number of machines, instruments or apparatus of the same heading (including a machine, instrument or apparatus of heading 9010, 9013 or 9031) are to be classified with the machines, instruments or apparatus of that kind. (c) All other parts and accessories are to be classified in heading 9033. 3. The provisions of notes 3 and 4 to Section XVI apply also to this chapter. 4. Heading 9005 does not apply to telescopic sights for fitting to arms, periscopic telescopes for fitting to submarines or tanks, or to telescopes for machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of this chapter or Section XVI; such telescopic sights and telescopes are to be classified in heading 9013. 5. Measuring or checking optical instruments, appliances or machines which, but for this note, could be classified both in heading 9013 and in heading 9031 are to be classified in heading 9031. 6. For the purposes of heading 9021, the expression ‘orthopaedic appliances’ means appliances for: — preventing or correcting bodily deformities; or — supporting or holding parts of the body following an illness, operation or injury. Orthopaedic appliances include footwear and special insoles designed to correct orthopaedic conditions, provided that they are either (1) made to measure or (2) mass-produced, presented singly and not in pairs and designed to fit either foot equally. 7. Heading 9032 applies only to: (a) instruments and apparatus for automatically controlling the flow, level, pressure or other variables of liquids or gases, or for automatically controlling temperature, whether or not their operation depends on an electrical phenomenon which varies according to the factor to be automatically controlled, which are designed to bring this factor to, and maintain it at, a desired value, stabilised against disturbances, by constantly or periodically measuring its actual value; and (b) automatic regulators of electrical quantities, and instruments or apparatus for automatically controlling non-electrical quantities the operation of which depends on an electrical phenomenon varying according to the factor to be controlled, which are designed to bring this factor to, and maintain it at, a desired value, stabilised against disturbances, by constantly or periodically measuring its actual value. Additional notes 1. For the purposes of subheadings 9015 30 10, 9025 80 40, 9026 10 21, 9026 10 29, 9026 20 20, 9026 80 20, 9027 10 10 and 9032 10 20, the expression ‘electronic’ means instruments and apparatus which incorporate one or more articles of heading 8540, 8541 or 8542 but for the purposes of the foregoing, no account shall be taken of articles of heading 8540, 8541 or 8542 which have solely the function of rectifying current or which are included in the power pack of instruments or apparatus. 2. For the purposes of subheading 9021 10 10, the expression "orthopaedic appliances" means appliances which are specially designed for a particular orthopaedic purpose, in distinction to products that might be used for various purposes (for example, products for overstrained joints, ligaments or tendons caused by sporting activities, type writing, and products which simply alleviate pain in the defective or disabled part of the body, for example, caused by inflammation). The "orthopaedic appliances" must completely prevent a specific movement of the defective or disabled part of the body (for example, joints, ligaments, tendons) in order to exclude further injuries or bodily deformities or an aggravation of such injuries or deformities, as distinct from other products that cannot prevent specific movements, yet prevent reflex movements (movements carried out subconsciously) through the relative inflexibility of those products due to, for example, flexible splints, pressure pads, non-elastic textile material, restrictions through "Velcro-type" straps.

Notes to section XVIII

OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; CLOCKS AND WATCHES; MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF

Other explanatory notes for the chapter

Additional note 2 See also Note 6 to Chapter 90 and the judgment in Joined Cases C-260/00 to C-263/00, Lohmann GmbH & Co. KG and Medi Bayreuth Weihermüller & Voigtmann GmbH & Co. KG v Oberfinanzdirektion Koblenz, paragraphs 36, 37, 39, 40, 43 and 45, (ECLI:EU:C:2002:637). Examples of products falling under subheading 9021 10 10: Examples of products falling under Section XI:

Sources: Combined Nomenclature 2026, Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (CELEX 32025R1926), and the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature (CELEX 02019XC0329(02)-20260213). The section and chapter notes are legally binding; the explanatory notes are guidance. EUR-Lex

UK advance tariff rulings for 9030820000

Rulings of HM Revenue & Customs for goods with UK commodity codes that start like this EU code. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff, so these rulings are guidance for the EU.

UK 9030820000 Valid Nov 24, 2023 to Nov 23, 2026 · Ruling 600009226 on GOV.UK

This product is a unit that is a combined constant current source and digital voltameter. The user can input the desired level of constant current or choose a simple auto ranging function. The unit is used in conjunction with a four-point probe and readings can be used to determine the resistivity of semiconductor samples, typically silicon wafers or thin metal layers. Generally used in research applications the unit can be operated as a standalone unit or can be controlled by a PC using supplied software or by the user writing a program to operate it as required. The unit can also display results from measurements as voltage, as a sheet resistance in ohms per square, or as a resistivity in ohm.cm. Also offering currents between 10nA and 100mA and cannot be adjusted to offer higher or lower currents.

Justification

Classification has been determined in accordance with the following: For the purposes of determining the commodity codes within which goods most appropriately fall, reg 3 (1) of The Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 sets out that the rules of interpretation contained in the following have effect – a. Part Two (Goods Classification Table Rules of Interpretation) of the Tariff of the United Kingdom (Reg 3(1)(a)); and b. Notes to a section or chapter of the Goods Classification Table (Reg 3(1)(b)). GIR 1 has been used to classify this product by the terms of heading 9030 - Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, excluding meters of heading 9028; instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic or other ionising radiation GIR 6 has been used to classify the goods to subheading level 903082 - For measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits) Also classified in accordance with: Harmonised System Explanatory Notes (HSENs) Note B to heading 9030
UK 9030820000 Valid May 31, 2024 to May 30, 2027 · Ruling 600010555 on GOV.UK

The product is a unit that is a combined constant current source and digital voltameter contained within a plastic case. The user can input the desired level of constant current between 10 Nanoamps and 100 Milliamps or choose a simple auto ranging function. The unit is used in conjunction with a four point probe and readings can be used to determine the resistivity of semiconductor samples typically used in research applications. The product can be operated as a stand alone unit, or by using the supplied software in combination with a PC. The unit can display results as voltage, as sheet resistance in OHMS per square, as resistivity in OHMS centimetre or resistance in OHMS.

Justification

Classification has been determined in accordance with the following: For the purposes of determining the commodity codes within which goods most appropriately fall, reg 3 (1) of The Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 sets out that the rules of interpretation contained in the following have effect – a. Part Two (Goods Classification Table Rules of Interpretation) of the Tariff of the United Kingdom (Reg 3(1)(a)); and b. Notes to a section or chapter of the Goods Classification Table (Reg 3(1)(b)). General interpretative rules (GIR)s: GIR 1 - has been used to classify this product by the terms of heading 9030 - Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, excluding meters of heading 9028; instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic or other ionising radiation GIR 6 has been used to classify this product to subheading level 903082 - Other instruments and apparatus; For measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits) Also classified in accordance with: Harmonized System Explanatory Notes (HSENs) …
UK 9030820000 Valid Oct 28, 2024 to Oct 27, 2027 · Ruling 600011704 on GOV.UK

The HM21 Test Unit is a portable meter used in researching semiconductor materials which can be battery operated or operated from the mains electricity supply using the supplied 9V adapter. It supplies one of 6 fixed constant currents from 100 nanoamps to 10 milliamps and has a digital voltage display. The Test Unit is designed to be used in conjunction with a four point probe and the readings can be used to determine the resistivity or sheet resistance of a tested sample. It can be operated as a stand alone unit with a facility to store readings onboard, or via a PC using supplied software. Stored readings can be downloaded to the PC via the supplied software. The unit can display results in mV or sheet resistan

Justification

Classification has been determined in accordance with the following: For the purposes of determining the commodity codes within which goods most appropriately fall, reg 3 (1) of The Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 sets out that the rules of interpretation contained in the following have effect – a. Part Two (Goods Classification Table Rules of Interpretation) of the Tariff of the United Kingdom (Reg 3(1)(a)); and b. Notes to a section or chapter of the Goods Classification Table (Reg 3(1)(b)). General interpretative rules (GIR)s: GIR 1 - has been used to classify this product by the terms of heading 9030 - Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, excluding meters of heading 9028; instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic or other ionising radiation GIR 6 has been used to classify this product to subheading level 903082 - Other instruments and apparatus; For measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits) Also classified in accordance with: Harmonized System Explanatory Notes (HSENs) …

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UK 9030820000 Valid Apr 20, 2026 to Apr 19, 2029 · Ruling 600015322 on GOV.UK

A handheld electronic test instrument designed to identify and characterise discrete semiconductor devices whilst out of circuit. It automatically detects device type, including bipolar junction transistors, MOSFETs, JFETs, diodes, and diode networks, without requiring prior pin configuration. After analysis, the instrument displays pinout identification and key electrical parameters such as junction voltage, current gain (hFE), threshold voltage, and leakage current where applicable. The unit uses three test leads connected directly to the device under test and presents results on an integrated LCD. It is battery powered and supplied in a cardboard box with an instruction manual

Justification

Classification has been determined in accordance with the following: For the purposes of determining the commodity codes within which goods most appropriately fall, reg 3 (1) of The Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 sets out that the rules of interpretation contained in the following have effect – a. Part Two (Goods Classification Table Rules of Interpretation) of the Tariff of the United Kingdom (Reg 3(1)(a)); and b. Notes to a section or chapter of the Goods Classification Table (Reg 3(1)(b)) General interpretative rules (GIR)s: GIR 1 has been used to classify this product by the terms of heading 9030 - Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, excluding meters of heading 9028; instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic or other ionising radiation GIR 5 (b) has been used to identify normal packaging for transport GIR 6 has been used to classify the goods to sub-heading 803082 – Other instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits) Also classified in accordance with …
UK 9030820000 Valid May 1, 2026 to Apr 30, 2029 · Ruling 600015323 on GOV.UK

A handheld unit designed to test Zener diode semiconductor components removed from printed circuit boards (PCBs). It consists of a UK sourced PCB populated with an LCD, battery and test leads, programmed and calibrated before being enclosed in a green plastic housing. The unit uses fitted flexible test leads to measure component values out of circuit and generates constant current pulses (selectable from 2mA, 5mA, 10mA and 15mA) at voltages from 0V to 50V. Each device is packaged in a cardboard box (21 × 14 × 3 cm) and supplied with a detailed manual and AAA batteries.

Justification

Classification has been determined in accordance with the following: For the purposes of determining the commodity codes within which goods most appropriately fall, reg 3 (1) of The Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 sets out that the rules of interpretation contained in the following have effect – a. Part Two (Goods Classification Table Rules of Interpretation) of the Tariff of the United Kingdom (Reg 3(1)(a)); and b. Notes to a section or chapter of the Goods Classification Table (Reg 3(1)(b) General interpretative rules (GIR)s: GIR 1 - Has been used to classify this product by the terms of heading 9030 - Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, excluding meters of heading 9028; instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic or other ionising radiation GIR 5 (b) - Has been used to identify the type of packaging. Packaged in a cardboard box (21 × 14 × 3 cm) GIR 6 - Has been used to classify the goods to subheading level – 903082 - Other instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices …
UK 9030820000 Valid Apr 30, 2026 to Apr 29, 2029 · Ruling 600015324 on GOV.UK

A handheld Triac and Thyristor Analyser testing device comprising a PCB and LCD display panel within a red outer housing. It is used for testing Triac and Thyristor semiconductor components that have been removed from printed circuit boards (PCBs). The device applies test currents to 100µA up to 90mA (with test load currents of up to 100mA). It automatically identifies the type of component (Thyristor or Triac) using supplied leads and also categorises the gate sensitivity. The test leads are applied to components, not in circuit, to test their values. The unit has a backlit alphanumeric LCD and is supplied with a AAA Alkaline cell battery. Packed in cardboard box (21 x 14 x 3cms) with a detailed manual.

Justification

Classification has been determined in accordance with the following: For the purposes of determining the commodity codes within which goods most appropriately fall, reg 3 (1) of The Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 sets out that the rules of interpretation contained in the following have effect – a. Part Two (Goods Classification Table Rules of Interpretation) of the Tariff of the United Kingdom (Reg 3(1)(a)); and b. Notes to a section or chapter of the Goods Classification Table (Reg 3(1)(b) General interpretative rules (GIR)s: GIR 1 - Has been used to classify this product by the terms of heading 9030 - Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, excluding meters of heading 9028; instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic or other ionising radiation GIR 5 (b) - Has been used to identify the type of packaging. Packaged in a cardboard box (21 x 14 x 3cms). GIR 6 - Has been used to classify the goods to subheading level 903082 - Other instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including …

Source: HM Revenue & Customs, Advance Tariff Rulings. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Restrictions and flags for 903082

Russia sanctions: import ban Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XXI 9030

Art. 3i, goods generating significant revenue for Russia
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Russia sanctions: export ban Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XXIII 9030

Art. 3k, goods contributing to Russian industrial capacity
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Russia sanctions: export ban Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XL 903082

Annex XL, common high priority items (Arts. 2, 2a, 12g, 12gb)
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Dual-use goods Regulation (EU) 2021/821, Annex I 90308200

Covers only part of the goods under this code (act names 90308200).

May be dual-use; check the Annex I entry 3B002, 3A502 (correlation table is non-binding)
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For orientation only. Check the act before you rely on a flag; thresholds, derogations and exceptions are not shown in full. The dual-use table links codes to control list entries and is non-binding.

EU trade in 2025 for 903082

Extra-EU imports: €314.2M; 629 t
Extra-EU exports: €1B

Top origin countries by import value

Malaysia €118.5M
United States €79M
Japan €31.4M
Taiwan €27.1M
Mexico €13.9M

CN8 codes below this code: 1. Source: Eurostat, Comext, CC BY 4.0, processed by hscode.info. Confidential trade is not allocated to codes.

UK import duty for 903082

Third-country duties of all UK commodity codes under this HS subheading. Source: UK Department for Business and Trade, as of Nov 2, 2026. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff.

Import VAT in the EU

Austria 20 %
Belgium 21 %
Bulgaria 20 %
Croatia 25 %
Cyprus 19 % maybe 3 %, 5 %
Czechia 21 %
Denmark 25 %
Estonia 24 %
Finland 25.5 %
France 20 %
Germany 19 %
Greece 24 %
Hungary 27 %
Ireland 23 %
Italy 22 %
Latvia 21 %
Lithuania 21 %
Luxembourg 17 %
Malta 18 %
Netherlands 21 %
Poland 23 %
Portugal 23 %
Romania 21 %
Slovakia 23 %
Slovenia 22 %
Spain 21 %
Sweden 25 %

Standard rate per member state, on the customs value, the duty and transport to the destination. Reduced rates often depend on the use or the buyer and apply only where the country provides them for these goods. Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database, as of Nov 2, 2026.

Rules of origin

Preferential rules of origin for subheading 903082 depend on the trade agreement. The Commission publishes them in Access2Markets.

Rules of origin on Access2Markets

Information

When importing or exporting "Other instruments and apparatus", it is crucial to have the correct HS code or TARIC code. The HS code 9030820000 10 serves as the standard code for this product, ensuring that the appropriate duties and taxes are applied when crossing international borders.

To ensure your business transactions run smoothly when importing or exporting "Other instruments and apparatus", consider the following points:

Inform yourself about the specific import and export regulations in the countries involved. This includes possible restrictions, taxes, and duties applicable to "Other instruments and apparatus".
Check if any additional licenses, permits, or certificates are required to import "Other instruments and apparatus" into the destination country or export it from the country of origin.
Make sure your trading partners have valid identification numbers, such as EORI numbers (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) in the EU, to streamline trade and minimize delays.
Ensure that all trade- and customs-related documents (such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and insurance policies) are accurately completed and adhere to the respective national regulations.
Keep an eye on the current exchange rates, as well as packaging, shipping, and insurance costs, to accurately calculate trade costs.

In summary, the HS code or TARIC code for "Other instruments and apparatus" is 9030820000 10. Make sure you accurately use this code in all your trade and customs documents to guarantee smooth and hassle-free transactions. With these tips, you'll be better prepared for the challenges of international trade and can successfully import and export "Other instruments and apparatus".

HS Code structure

1. Chapter

There are 21 different sections, which are divided into 96 chapters. Exceptional chapters include chapter 77, which is reserved for future use, chapters 98 and 99, which are limited at national level, and chapter 99, which is a specific code for temporary changes. In the example above, chapter 90 was selected for optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof

2. Heading

The heading determines the specific category within a certain chapter. In the example above, the 30 refers to Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, excluding meters of heading 9028; instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, X-ray, cosmic or other ionising radiation.

3. Subheading

The last two digits of the international harmonized code are more specific and define subcategories of products. In the example above, the 82 refers to Other instruments and apparatus.

HS Code tree structure

9000000000 80

Chapter OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF

9030000000 80

Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, excluding meters of heading 9028; instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, X-ray, cosmic or other ionising radiation

9030100000 80

- Instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting ionising radiation

9030200000 80

- Oscilloscopes and oscillographs

9030310000 10

- Other instruments and apparatus, for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power (other than those for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices)

9030310000 80

- - Multimeters, without a recording device

9030310010 80

- - - For use in civil aircraft

9030310090 80

- - - Other

9030320000 80

- - Multimeters, with a recording device

9030330000 80

- - Other, without a recording device

9030332000 80

- - - Resistance measuring instruments

9030332010 80

- - - - For use in civil aircraft

9030332090 80

- - - - Other

9030337000 80

- - - Other

9030390000 80

- - Other, with a recording device

9030400000 80

- Other instruments and apparatus, specially designed for telecommunications (for example, cross-talk meters, gain measuring instruments, distortion factor meters, psophometers)

9030820000 10

- Other instruments and apparatus

9030820000 80

- - For measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits)

9030840000 80