GCC Common Customs Tariff · HS code · HS 9023.00
9023.00.00.00.02: Instruments, apparatus & models, designed for demonstrational purposes (for example, in education or exhibitions), unsuitable for other uses. - Nstruments, apparatus and models, designed for demonstrational purposes for exhibition, unsuitable for other uses.
Demonstration instruments and models
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: GCC Common Customs Tariff, in force from 1 January 2025 · checked on 24 October 2026
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Importing into GCC
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye 1.4% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil 14.4% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 16% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line GCC lines: 9023.00
- 9023.00.00.00.01Instruments, apparatus & models, designed for demonstrational purposes (for example, in education or exhibitions), unsuitable for other uses. - Nstruments, apparatus and models, designed for demonstrational purposes for education, unsuitable for other uses.
- 9023.00.00.00.02Instruments, apparatus & models, designed for demonstrational purposes (for example, in education or exhibitions), unsuitable for other uses. - Nstruments, apparatus and models, designed for demonstrational purposes for exhibition, unsuitable for other uses.
- 9023.00.00.99.99Instruments, apparatus & models, designed for demonstrational purposes (for example, in education or exhibitions), unsuitable for other uses. - Nstruments, apparatus and models, designed only for demonstrational purposes
Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N364878 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a model house from Argentina
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The tariff classification of a physical topographical model from Germany
- N351844 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification, country of origin, marking, and eligibility under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) of nasal spray training units
- N337216 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a glass shower display door from China
- 600015884 HMRC
A veterinary dental radiography training model kit This kit includes anatomical models for training veterinary professionals and students in dental radiograph positioning, using clinic X-ray equipment. It provides a safe way to practice dental imaging without live animals and is intended solely…
- 600014978 HMRC
A set of hand held training instruments that simulate radiation detectors and emitters without producing or detecting radiation. The emitters generate radio signals that mimic a radiation source, and the detectors receive and display the simulated data on an LCD panel, including readings in micro…
- 600014979 HMRC
Simulated devices used to safely teach and train users in the properties and characteristics of ionising radiation contamination. The device is used by training establishments, universities, research and industry to train staff in a completely safe environment how to monitor and measure for…
- 600010057 HMRC
Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration (EASI) Tactile Perception Test sets, which are for tactile perception testing and are to be used for demonstrational purposes in education. The sets are used by university postgraduate students who are studying Sensory Integration and it forms part of a…
29 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, 9023.00.00.00.02 is one of 3 lines under subheading 9023.00, instruments, apparatus and models, designed for demonstrational purposes.
The customs duty is 5%, and quantities are declared in Kilograms.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is free, the EU duty is free, the Türkiye duty is 1.4%, the US duty is free, the Canada duty is free, the Mexico duty is free, the Brazil duty is 14.4%, the Argentina duty is 16%, the Peru duty is free, the New Zealand duty is free, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is free, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is free and the Nigeria duty is 5%.
The GCC states imported goods of subheading 9023.00 worth US$204m in 2024; the largest supplier was the United States, and the United Kingdom ranked 4th with US$13m.
Questions and answers
What is the GCC import duty for HS code 9023.00.00.00.02?
The customs duty in the GCC Common Customs Tariff is 5%; the supplementary unit is Kilograms. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does the GCC import these goods from?
For subheading 9023.00 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was the United States (US$34m), followed by China.