HS Code 9011Microscopes, compound optical; including those for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography or microprojection
4 six-digit codes · Heading 10 of 32 in Chapter 90 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 9011 is the customs heading for microscopes that use several lenses and light to enlarge small objects. Use this page to pick the right six-digit code and to spot the nearby headings that look similar.
Goods answering to “Microscopes, compound optical; including those for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography or microprojection” split into 4 six-digit codes, 901110 through 901190. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 10 of 32 in Chapter 90, Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories, which runs to 143 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 9011
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 901110 | Microscopes, compound optical; stereoscopic microscopes |
| 901120 | Microscopes, compound optical; for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography or microprojection |
| 901180 | Microscopes, compound optical; (other than stereoscopic and microscopes for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography or microprojection) |
| 901190 | Microscopes, compound optical; parts and accessories (including those for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography or microprojection) |
What does HS code 9011 represent?
A compound microscope uses more than one lens to enlarge what you see. The wording also reaches models built to take photos, record film or project the image onto a screen.
It sits in Section XVIII, the group for optical, photographic and medical instruments, inside Chapter 90.
You may see HSN code 9011 or HTS code 9011. They are local names for the same four digits. The first six digits of a tariff classification are shared worldwide, and each country may add digits after them. Check your national tariff before you file. If you are unsure which line applies, try the HS code classifier.
Stereoscopic microscopes HS code and the other codes
Read the customs description of each line and pick the one that fits your instrument.
- 901110: stereoscopic microscopes. They give each eye its own view, so depth shows. They are common for inspecting small parts.
- Choose this line when the instrument is built to photograph, film or project what it sees.
- 901180: other compound optical models. This line is for those that are not stereoscopic and not made for photography, film or projection.
- 901190: parts and accessories, including those of the photo and projection types.
Optical microscope parts and accessories HS code
Parts made for a microscope sit in 901190. Many buyers search this line on its own.
Lenses need care. A lens already mounted as a fitting for an instrument may fall under heading 9002, which covers mounted lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements. If the item is made only for a microscope, 901190 is the closer fit. If it is a general mounted optical element, read the 9002 wording first.
Difference between HS 9011 and 9012, 9006 and 9013
Most mistakes happen at the edge of a heading. These are the neighbours to check.
Light-and-lens types stay in 9011.
Heading 9006 covers photographic cameras. A microscope made to take pictures stays in 901120, but a camera on its own goes to 9006.
Heading 9013 covers lasers and other optical appliances not named elsewhere in the chapter. Heading 9027 covers instruments for physical or chemical analysis, such as spectrometers. A device that measures samples rather than magnifies them may belong there.
When two headings seem to fit, compare the exact wording of each. Then confirm the national line with the HS code classifier.
Microscopes import export data and shipment records
Customs codes are the key to finding who trades a product. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. Start with 9011 for whole instruments, or use 901190 to look at parts. Open the import data and export data pages to begin, or visit the buyer data and supplier data pages to find companies.
Related
- Chapter 90 optical and medical instruments
- HS 9012 non-optical microscopes
- HS 9002 mounted lenses and optical elements
- HS 9006 photographic cameras
- HS 9013 lasers and optical appliances
- HS 9027 instruments for physical or chemical analysis
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Nearby headings in Chapter 90
- 9004Spectacles, goggles and the like; corrective, protective or other2 codes
- 9005Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, mountings therefore; other…3 codes
- 9006Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); photographic flashlight…8 codes
- 9007Cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether or not incorporating sound…4 codes
- 9008Image projectors, other than cinematographic; photographic (other than…2 codes
- 9010Photographic (including cinematographic) laboratory apparatus and equipment…4 codes
- 9012Microscopes (excluding optical microscopes); diffraction apparatus2 codes
- 9013Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments…4 codes
- 9014Navigational instruments and appliances; direction finding compasses4 codes
- 9015Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic…6 codes
- 9016Balances; of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, with or without weights1 code
- 9017Drawing, marking-out, mathematical calculating instruments (drafting…5 codes
Who ships under 9011?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 4 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XVIII: Optical, Photographic, Medical Instruments; Clocks, chapters 90–92.
HS Code 9011: common questions
What is HS code 9011?
It belongs to Chapter 90.
What is the HS code for stereoscopic microscopes?
Use 901110. Your country may add extra digits after these six.
What HS code covers microscope parts and accessories?
Use 901190. Mounted general-purpose lenses may belong under 9002 instead.
What is the difference between HS 9011 and 9012?
Look at how the microscope works. Light and lenses point to 9011, while other microscopes and diffraction apparatus point to 9012.
Which code applies to microscopes used for photomicrography or microprojection?
Use 901120, the line for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography and microprojection.
How can I find importers and exporters of HS 9011 microscopes?
Look up 9011 or one of its six-digit codes in the live records on EximDataX. The buyer data and supplier data pages show how to find companies.
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