Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments n.e.c. in this chapter
HS v2022 Code: 9013
About lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments n.e.c. in this chapter
HS code 9013 covers a diverse range of optical instruments and devices, including lasers (other than laser diodes), telescopes, microscopes, and various other optical appliances. These products play a crucial role in numerous industries, from scientific research and medical diagnostics to manufacturing, telecommunications, and entertainment. The global market for these specialized optical technologies has been growing steadily, driven by advancements in technology, increasing demand for precision instruments, and the expanding applications of laser-based systems.
Production process
The production of the items classified under HS code 9013 typically involves a combination of precision engineering, optical component manufacturing, and advanced assembly techniques. Manufacturers often utilize computer-controlled machining, optical coating processes, and sophisticated calibration methods to ensure the high quality and performance of these specialized instruments and devices.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of HS code 9013 items include a variety of optical components, such as lenses, mirrors, prisms, and filters, as well as specialized electronic components, including laser diodes, detectors, and control systems. Manufacturers also rely on advanced materials, such as high-quality glass, ceramics, and specialized polymers, to fabricate the precise and durable components needed for these optical appliances. Additionally, the industry requires specialized production equipment, including laser cutting and welding machines, optical alignment tools, and clean-room facilities to ensure the integrity of the manufacturing process.
Production outputs
The products classified under HS code 9013 are used in a wide range of applications, including 9006 (Photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras; photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs (other than discharge lamps of heading 8539)), 9011 Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography or microprojection, 9012 Microscopes other than optical microscopes; diffraction apparatus, and 9027 (Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes). These specialized optical instruments and devices are essential for various industries, including scientific research, medical diagnostics, manufacturing, and telecommunications.
Family tree for lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments n.e.c. in this chapter
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/90'>90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9013'>9013: Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments n.e.c. in this chapter</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9001'>9001: Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables not of heading no. 8544; sheets, plates of polarising material; lenses, prisms, mirrors, of any material; unmounted; not non optical glass</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9002'>9002: Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, other than such elements of glass not optically worked</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9003'>9003: Frames and mountings; for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9004'>9004: Spectacles, goggles and the like; corrective, protective or other</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9005'>9005: Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, mountings therefore; other astronomical instruments, mountings therefore, but not including instruments for radio-astronomy</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9006'>9006: Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading no. 8539</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9007'>9007: Cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9008'>9008: Image projectors, other than cinematographic; photographic (other than cinematographic) enlargers and reducers</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9010'>9010: Photographic (including cinematographic) laboratory apparatus and equipment, n.e.c. in chapter 90; negatoscopes; projection screens</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9011'>9011: Microscopes, compound optical; including those for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography or microprojection</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9012'>9012: Microscopes (excluding optical microscopes); diffraction apparatus</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9014'>9014: Navigational instruments and appliances; direction finding compasses</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9015'>9015: Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, rangefinders</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9016'>9016: Balances; of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, with or without weights</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9017'>9017: Drawing, marking-out, mathematical calculating instruments (drafting machines, protractors, drawing sets etc); instruments for measuring length (e.g. measuring rods, tapes, micrometers, callipers) n.e.c.</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9018'>9018: Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9019'>9019: Mechano-therapy, massage appliances; psychological aptitude testing apparatus; ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy, artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9020'>9020: Breathing appliances and gas masks; excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters and excluding apparatus of item no. 9019.20</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9021'>9021: Orthopaedic appliances; including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other which are worn, carried or implanted in the body to compensate for a defect or disability</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9022'>9022: Apparatus based on the use of x-rays or of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionising radiations, whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, x-ray tubes and other x-ray generators, high tens</a>"]
A --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9023'>9023: Instruments, apparatus and models, designed for demonstrational purposes (in education or exhibitions), unsuitable for other uses</a>"]
A --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9024'>9024: Machines and appliances for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity of other mechanical properties of materials (e.g. metals, wood, textiles, paper, plastics)</a>"]
A --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9025'>9025: Hydrometers and similar floating instruments, thermometers, pyrometers, barometers, hygrometers and psychrometers, recording or not</a>"]
A --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9026'>9026: Instruments, apparatus for measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure of liquids, gases (e.g. flow meters, heat meters etc), not instruments and apparatus of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 or 9032</a>"]
A --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9027'>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>"]
A --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9028'>9028: Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters therefor</a>"]
A --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9029'>9029: Revolution counter, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like, speed indicators and tachometers, other than those of heading no. 9015, stroboscopes</a>"]
A --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9030'>9030: Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities not meters of heading no. 9028; instruments, apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic and other radiations</a>"]
A --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9031'>9031: Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, n.e.c. or included in this chapter; profile projectors</a>"]
A --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9032'>9032: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus; automatic type</a>"]
A --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9033'>9033: Machines and appliances, instruments or apparatus of chapter 90; parts and accessories n.e.c. in chapter 90</a>"]
B --> BH["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/901310'>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</a>"]
B --> BI["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/901320'>901320: Lasers; other than laser diodes</a>"]
B --> BJ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/901380'>901380: Optical devices, appliances and instruments; n.e.c. in heading no. 9013</a>"]
B --> BK["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/901390'>901390: Optical appliances and instruments; parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9013</a>"]
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