HS Code 9013Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments n.e.c. in this chapter
4 six-digit codes · Heading 12 of 32 in Chapter 90 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 9013 covers lasers, but not laser diodes, plus a mix of other optical instruments and their parts. Use this page to learn what each code means and how 9013 differs from nearby headings.
The WCO writes heading 9013 as a residual bucket: goods of Chapter 90that answer to “Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments n.e.c. in this chapter” and that no more specific heading in the chapter already claims. It still carries 4 six-digit codes, 901310 through 901390, so “other” is not the end of the classification here. The heading is number 12 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 9013
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 901310 | Optical appliances and instruments; telescopic sights for fitting to arms; periscopes; telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of this chapter |
| 901320 | Lasers; other than laser diodes |
| 901380 | Optical devices, appliances and instruments; n.e.c. in heading no. 9013 |
| 901390 | Optical appliances and instruments; parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9013 |
What HS code 9013 covers
Customs offices share one naming list for traded goods. It is called the Harmonized System. Some traders call this heading the HSN code 9013. Lasers come first in its name. After lasers come other optical devices that no more exact heading names.
Read the path from the top down. Section XVIII is the broad group of instruments and clocks. Chapter 90 optical instruments narrows it to measuring, medical and optical equipment. Heading 9013 then narrows it to lasers and the optical devices left over. Follow this path to check that a product belongs here before you pick a six-digit code.
This is customs tariff classification, not a shop category. A laser pointer, a laser cutting head and a gun sight sound very different. Customs sorts them by what they are and what they do.
What goes in each six-digit code
The four codes below split the heading by type of product. Here is each one in plain words.
- 901310: optical gear that serves another device. This means telescopic sights that fit on arms, periscopes, and telescopes built into a machine or instrument.
- 901320: the laser itself, as long as it is not a diode.
- 901380: optical devices and instruments that fit the heading but have no code of their own. Try the other codes first.
- Use it for pieces of these goods, not for the finished goods.
9013 vs nearby headings: picking the right code
Several headings in Chapter 90 sound close to 9013. Compare the exact wording before you choose.
Heading 9001 is for unmounted lenses, prisms, mirrors and optical fibres. Once an optical element is mounted as a part or fitting for an instrument, it moves to heading 9002. Heading 9013 is for the finished instrument or laser, not the loose glass inside it.
Heading 9005 is for binoculars, monoculars and other optical telescopes.
Heading 9033 is a catch-all for parts and accessories of Chapter 90 that have no better place. Parts of lasers and other 9013 goods already have a home in 901390, so look there first.
To confirm a code, read the full description of each candidate. Then compare the heading with its neighbours. You can also run the item through the HS code classifier.
Find importers and exporters of HS 9013 products
Once you know your code, you can look at who trades it. 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.
See how records look on the import data and export data pages. To find buyers of lasers and optical instruments, or their suppliers, start from the buyer data and supplier data pages.
Related
- Chapter 90 optical and medical instruments
- HS 9001 unmounted lenses and optical fibres
- HS 9002 mounted optical elements
- HS 9005 binoculars and telescopes
- HS 9033 parts n.e.c. in Chapter 90
- All HS code chapters
- HS 9013 import data
- HS 9013 export data
- Find buyers of lasers and optical instruments
- Find suppliers of lasers and optical instruments
- HS code classifier
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Nearby headings in Chapter 90
- 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
- 9011Microscopes, compound optical; including those for photomicrography…4 codes
- 9012Microscopes (excluding optical microscopes); diffraction apparatus2 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
- 9018Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary…13 codes
- 9019Mechano-therapy, massage appliances; psychological aptitude testing…2 codes
Who ships under 9013?
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 9013: common questions
What is HS code 9013?
It is a four-digit customs label. It groups lasers and a set of other optical tools under one number.
What is the HS code for lasers?
Use 901320. Make sure the item is a complete laser and not a diode.
Are laser diodes classified under HS 9013?
No. The heading wording carves them out, so look for them in another part of the tariff.
What is the difference between HS 9013 and HS 9005?
Think stand-alone versus built-in. A telescope used by itself goes in 9005. A telescope made to be part of a machine or instrument goes in 901310.
Is the HS code 9013 the same in every country?
The first six digits are shared worldwide. Past that point each country sets its own rules, so check your national tariff for the full code.
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