Surveying equipment; levels

HS v2017 Code: 901530

About surveying equipment; levels

hs code 901530 covers surveying equipment, specifically levels. This equipment is essential for a wide range of industries, including construction, engineering, land surveying, and urban planning. Levels are used to measure and establish precise elevations, slopes, and gradients, making them a critical tool for infrastructure development, land management, and environmental monitoring.

Production process

The production of surveying equipment like levels typically involves precision engineering and advanced manufacturing techniques. Key steps include the fabrication of the level's main components, such as the telescope, base, and leveling screws, using high-quality materials like aluminum, steel, and optical glass. The components are then carefully assembled and calibrated to ensure accurate and reliable performance.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of surveying equipment under hs code 901530 include specialized optical components, such as lenses and prisms, as well as precision mechanical parts like gears, bearings, and tripod mounts. Additionally, the industry relies on advanced manufacturing equipment, including computer numerical control (CNC) machines, to ensure the tight tolerances and quality standards required for these instruments.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by hs code 901530 is surveying equipment, such as 901530 levels, 901520 theodolites, and 901540 photogrammetrical surveying instruments. These products are then consumed by a wide range of industries, including 4290 Construction, 7110 Architectural and engineering activities, and 8130 Landscape care and maintenance service activities.

Revisions to 901530

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 901530. The most recent 1 version of this code (901530) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 901530 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for surveying equipment; levels

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/90'>90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9015'>9015: Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, rangefinders</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/901530'>901530: Surveying equipment; levels</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/901510'>901510: Rangefinders</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/901520'>901520: Surveying equipment; theodolites and tacheometers</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/901540'>901540: Surveying equipment; photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/901580'>901580: Surveying equipment; articles n.e.c. in heading no. 9015, including hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances (excluding compasses)</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/901590'>901590: Surveying equipment; parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9015</a>"]

    

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class C level6
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class E level6
class F level6
class G level6
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