Surveying equipment; photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances
HS v2017 Code: 901540
About surveying equipment; photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances
hs code 901540 covers a wide range of surveying equipment and photogrammetrical instruments used in various industries, including construction, mining, and land management. These specialized tools play a crucial role in accurately measuring, mapping, and analyzing the physical characteristics of the Earth's surface, enabling efficient planning, development, and monitoring of infrastructure, natural resources, and environmental conditions. The global demand for these products is driven by the ongoing need for precise spatial data, urbanization, and advancements in geospatial technologies.
Production process
The production of surveying equipment and photogrammetrical instruments typically involves a combination of precision engineering, optics, and electronics. Manufacturers utilize advanced manufacturing techniques, such as computer-aided design (CAD), computer numerical control (CNC) machining, and assembly processes, to ensure the high accuracy and reliability of these specialized instruments. The production often includes the integration of various components, including sensors, lenses, displays, and control systems, to create integrated solutions tailored to specific surveying and mapping applications.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of hs code 901540 items include high-quality optical components (e.g., lenses, prisms, mirrors), electronic components (e.g., microprocessors, sensors, displays), and specialized materials (e.g., lightweight and durable housings, precision mechanical parts). Manufacturers also rely on advanced software and programming tools to develop the algorithms and firmware that power these surveying and mapping instruments. Additionally, the industry requires skilled technicians and engineers to design, assemble, and calibrate these complex and precision-engineered products.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of hs code 901540 are a diverse range of surveying equipment and photogrammetrical instruments, such as 901510 Rangefinders, 901520 Theodolites, 901530 Surveying levels, and 901540 Photogrammetrical surveying instruments. These products are essential for various applications, including land surveying, construction, mining, urban planning, environmental monitoring, and natural resource management. The outputs of this industry are often consumed by 841920 Machinery for the preparation of meat or poultry, 842123 Machinery for filtering or purifying gases, and 842129 Machinery for filtering or purifying gases, among other industries that rely on accurate spatial data and mapping.
Revisions to 901540
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 901540. The most recent 1 version of this code (901540) is in the HS v2022 system:
This page shows a legacy version of code 901540 ( HS v2017).
Newer versions
- HS v2022 (Latest revision):
Older versions
Family tree for surveying equipment; photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances
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/v2017/901540'>901540: Surveying equipment; photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances</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/v2017/901530'>901530: Surveying equipment; levels</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>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level2 class B level4 class C level6 class D level6 class E level6 class F level6 class G level6 class H level6 class C highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class C highlight