Surveying equipment; photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances

HS v2022 Code: 901540

About surveying equipment; photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances

HS code 901540 covers a wide range of surveying equipment and photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances. These tools play a crucial role in various industries, including construction, urban planning, mining, and environmental management. They enable accurate measurement, mapping, and analysis of land, structures, and natural resources, making them indispensable for infrastructure development, resource management, and scientific research.

Production process

The production of surveying equipment and photogrammetrical surveying instruments involves a combination of precision engineering, optics, and electronics. Manufacturers use advanced manufacturing techniques, such as computer-aided design (CAD), computer numerical control (CNC) machining, and 3D printing, to create the intricate components that make up these instruments. The assembly process often requires careful calibration and testing to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the final products.

Production inputs

The production of surveying equipment and photogrammetrical surveying instruments requires a range of inputs, including high-quality optical components (e.g., lenses, mirrors, prisms), electronic components (e.g., sensors, microprocessors, displays), and specialized materials (e.g., lightweight and durable housings, precision mechanical parts). Manufacturers also rely on advanced software and computing power to develop the algorithms and algorithms that power the data processing and analysis capabilities of these instruments.

Production outputs

The outputs of HS code 901540 are primarily used in the 4901 Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances industry, which includes a wide range of applications such as land surveying, construction, mining, environmental monitoring, and scientific research. The data and measurements collected using these instruments are essential for 4203 Cartography and 4901 Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances activities.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 901540.

Family tree for surveying equipment; photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances

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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/v2022/901540'>901540: Surveying equipment; photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/901510'>901510: Rangefinders</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/901520'>901520: Surveying equipment; theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/901530'>901530: Surveying equipment; levels</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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