Rangefinders

HS v2022 Code: 901510

About rangefinders

HS code 901510 covers rangefinders, an essential tool used in various industries, including surveying, construction, and military applications. Rangefinders are devices that measure the distance to a target, providing crucial information for a wide range of activities. This industry plays a vital role in the broader economy, supporting the efficient and accurate measurement of distances, which is crucial for infrastructure development, land management, and military operations.

Production process

The production of rangefinders typically involves the integration of optical, electronic, and mechanical components. Key steps in the manufacturing process include the assembly of lenses, mirrors, and other optical elements, the integration of electronic distance-measuring circuits, and the precise calibration and testing of the final product to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Production inputs

The production of rangefinders requires a range of inputs, including high-quality optical components, such as lenses and mirrors, as well as specialized electronic components, including microprocessors, sensors, and display modules. Additionally, the industry relies on precision engineering and manufacturing techniques, requiring advanced machinery and skilled labor.

Production outputs

Rangefinders produced under HS code 901510 are primarily used in surveying, construction, and military applications. The output of this industry is often consumed by 460100 Surveying, Hydrographic, Oceanographic, Hydrological, Meteorological or Geophysical Instruments and Appliances, 842489 Machinery for Lifting, Handling, Loading or Unloading, and 930120 Revolvers and Pistols, among other related industries.

Revisions to 901510

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 901510. The most recent 1 version of this code (901510) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 901510.

Older versions

Family tree for rangefinders

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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/v2022/9015'>9015: Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, rangefinders</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/901510'>901510: Rangefinders</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/901520'>901520: Surveying equipment; theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/901530'>901530: Surveying equipment; levels</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/901540'>901540: Surveying equipment; photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/901580'>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/v2022/901590'>901590: Surveying equipment; parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9015</a>"]

    

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