Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs; using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR)

HS v2017 Code: 902730

About spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs; using optical radiations (uv, visible, ir)

hs code 902730 covers a range of scientific instruments used for the analysis and measurement of optical radiation, including ultraviolet (UV), visible, and infrared (IR) light. These instruments, known as spectrometers, spectrophotometers, and spectrographs, play a crucial role in various industries, from scientific research and development to quality control and environmental monitoring. They are essential tools for understanding the composition, structure, and properties of materials, making them indispensable in fields such as chemistry, physics, biology, and materials science.

Production process

The production of spectrometers, spectrophotometers, and spectrographs typically involves a combination of precision engineering, optics, and electronics. The key steps in their manufacture include the fabrication of optical components such as lenses, mirrors, and diffraction gratings, the assembly of the instrument's housing and internal mechanisms, and the integration of electronic control systems and data processing software. Manufacturers often employ advanced techniques like computer-aided design (CAD) and computer numerical control (CNC) machining to ensure the high accuracy and repeatability required for these specialized instruments.

Production inputs

The production of hs code 902730 instruments relies on a range of inputs, including high-quality optical components (e.g., lenses, mirrors, and diffraction gratings), precision mechanical parts, electronic components (e.g., detectors, amplifiers, and processors), and specialized software for instrument control and data analysis. Manufacturers may also require access to advanced materials, such as specialized optical coatings and cryogenic cooling systems, depending on the specific application and performance requirements of the instruments.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of hs code 902730 are spectrometers, spectrophotometers, and spectrographs, which are used in a wide range of industries and applications. These instruments are often consumed by 902810 Chemical analysis instruments, 902830 Exposure meters, and 902890 Other measuring or checking instruments, as they provide essential analytical capabilities for various chemical, physical, and environmental analyses. The outputs of this industry also support research and development activities across numerous scientific disciplines, contributing to advancements in fields such as 902780 Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis, 902750 Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis, and 902720 Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments.

Revisions to 902730

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 902730. The most recent 1 version of this code (902730) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 902730 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs; using optical radiations (uv, visible, ir)

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    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/v2017/9027'>9027: Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis (e.g. polarimeters, spectrometers), for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, etc, for measuring quantities of heat, sound or light</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/902730'>902730: Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs; using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/902710'>902710: Instruments and apparatus; gas or smoke analysis apparatus, for physical or chemical analysis</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/902720'>902720: Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/902750'>902750: Instruments and apparatus; using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/902780'>902780: Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities of heat, sound or light, n.e.c. in heading no. 9027</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/902790'>902790: Microtomes and parts and accessories thereof</a>"]

    

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