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

HS v2022 Code: 9030

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
90	30	n/a

Code	9030
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	90

Ancestor Codes: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories

This Code: 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

Child Codes: Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, with a recording device (excluding multimeters); Multimeters; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power (other than those for measuring or checking semiconductor wafer or devices), without a recording device; Instruments and apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, without a recording device; Instruments and apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, with a recording device; Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities, not meters of heading no. 9028; parts and accessories, for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic and other radiations; Oscilloscopes and oscillographs; Instruments and apparatus; specially designed for telecommunications (e.g. cross-talk meters, gain measuring instruments, distortion factor meters, psophometers); Multimeters; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, with a recording device; Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, without a recording device (excluding multimeters); Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or detecting ionising radiations; Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits)

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): 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; Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters therefor; Revolution counter, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like, speed indicators and tachometers, other than those of heading no. 9015, stroboscopes; Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, n.e.c. or included in this chapter; profile projectors; Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus; automatic type

About 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

HS code 9030 covers a diverse range of instruments and apparatus used for measuring, checking, and detecting various electrical quantities and radiations. These specialized devices play a crucial role in numerous industries, from scientific research and medical diagnostics to power generation and telecommunications. Their ability to accurately measure and monitor electrical parameters and radiation levels is essential for ensuring safety, quality control, and efficient operations across a wide spectrum of economic activities.

Production process

The production of instruments and apparatus under HS code 9030 typically involves a combination of precision engineering, advanced electronics, and specialized manufacturing techniques. Manufacturers often utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software to develop the intricate components and circuitry required for these devices. The assembly process may involve the integration of sensors, displays, and control systems, often requiring a high degree of technical expertise and quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 9030 instruments and apparatus include a variety of electronic components, such as microprocessors, sensors, and display modules. Specialized materials, such as high-precision mechanical parts, advanced ceramics, and specialized coatings, may also be necessary. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in electrical engineering, software development, and precision manufacturing to design, assemble, and calibrate these sophisticated devices.

Production outputs

The instruments and apparatus covered under HS code 9030 are used in a wide range of applications, including 9027 Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis, 9022 Apparatus based on the use of X-rays or of alpha, beta or gamma radiations, and 8543 Electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter. These products are essential for industries such as healthcare, energy, telecommunications, and scientific research, where accurate measurement and monitoring of electrical quantities and radiation levels are critical for ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

Family tree for 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

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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/v2022/9030'>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 --> 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/v2022/9013'>9013: Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments n.e.c. in this chapter</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9014'>9014: Navigational instruments and appliances; direction finding compasses</a>"]
A --> P["<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 --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9016'>9016: Balances; of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, with or without weights</a>"]
A --> R["<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 --> S["<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 --> T["<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 --> U["<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 --> V["<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 --> W["<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 --> X["<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 --> Y["<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 --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9025'>9025: Hydrometers and similar floating instruments, thermometers, pyrometers, barometers, hygrometers and psychrometers, recording or not</a>"]
A --> BA["<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 --> BB["<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 --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9028'>9028: Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters therefor</a>"]
A --> BD["<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 --> 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/v2022/903010'>903010: Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or detecting ionising radiations</a>"]
B --> BI["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/903020'>903020: Oscilloscopes and oscillographs</a>"]
B --> BJ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/903031'>903031: Multimeters; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power (other than those for measuring or checking semiconductor wafer or devices), without a recording device</a>"]
B --> BK["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/903032'>903032: Multimeters; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, with a recording device</a>"]
B --> BL["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/903033'>903033: Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, without a recording device (excluding multimeters)</a>"]
B --> BM["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/903039'>903039: Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, with a recording device (excluding multimeters)</a>"]
B --> BN["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/903040'>903040: Instruments and apparatus; specially designed for telecommunications (e.g. cross-talk meters, gain measuring instruments, distortion factor meters, psophometers)</a>"]
B --> BO["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/903082'>903082: Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits)</a>"]
B --> BP["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/903084'>903084: Instruments and apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, with a recording device</a>"]
B --> BQ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/903089'>903089: Instruments and apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, without a recording device</a>"]
B --> BR["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/903090'>903090: Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities, not meters of heading no. 9028; parts and accessories, for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic and other radiations</a>"]


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