Subheading · Chapter 90 · Heading 9030
9030.82: For measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits)
Instruments for testing semiconductor wafers
9030.82 is the HS subheading for instruments for testing semiconductor wafers, under heading 9030 in chapter 90.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 9030 82 00 00 For measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits) Free
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 2
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 598
- Documents
- 9014
- Duty suspensionAirworthiness tariff suspension Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2018/1249
- Documents
- C119 Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate
Import requirements 3
- Prohibition or restrictionImport prohibition
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Iraq, Russia, Syria, Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2020/707, 2023 No. 440, S.I. 2019/792, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9011
- 9022
- 9038
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control on restricted goods and technologies
- Applies to goods from
- Iran, Libya, North Korea, Russia
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/461, S.I. 2019/411, 2020 No. 1665, S.I. 2019/855
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code " EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 United States | £16.4m | 41.9% | +96.8% |
 Mexico | £5.8m | 14.6% | +27,255.6% |
 Malaysia | £5m | 12.8% | +33.2% |
 China | £1.9m | 5% | +155.7% |
| United Kingdom | £1.9m | 4.7% | +11.1% |
 South Korea | £1.6m | 4.1% | +34.8% |
 Germany | £1.6m | 4% | +248.7% |
 Taiwan | £1.5m | 3.9% | -7.6% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line Mexico Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Brazil 12.6% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Argentina Free – 10.8% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 5.4% 
Peru Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Japan Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Taiwan Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
GCC Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 10% Third-country duty 1 tariff line World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$151kUS$151k+US$13m+US$166m+> US$905m
Exports: 89
- Malaysia: US$3bn
- Japan: US$1bn
- United States: US$905m
- Germany: US$465m
- Taiwan: US$398m
- South Korea: US$328m
- Italy: US$268m
- China: US$247m
- Singapore: US$166m
- Thailand: US$113m
- Philippines: US$111m
- Israel: US$101m
- Hungary: US$68m
- Mexico: US$44m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$35m
- United Kingdom: US$31m
- Netherlands: US$28m
- Canada: US$20m
- Vietnam: US$18m
- Switzerland: US$18m
- Colombia: US$14m
- Costa Rica: US$13m
- Czechia: US$11m
- France: US$11m
- Denmark: US$10m
- India: US$8m
- Bulgaria: US$7m
- Poland: US$4m
- Belgium: US$4m
- Sweden: US$3m
- Austria: US$3m
- Ireland: US$2m
- Slovenia: US$2m
- Spain: US$2m
- Australia: US$1m
- Finland: US$795k
- Slovakia: US$571k
- Portugal: US$542k
- Türkiye: US$468k
- Norway: US$425k
- Romania: US$252k
- Bahrain: US$158k
- Saudi Arabia: US$151k
- Fiji: US$131k
- New Zealand: US$117k
- Ukraine: US$95k
- Uruguay: US$81k
- South Africa: US$69k
- Lithuania: US$59k
- Morocco: US$55k
- Sierra Leone: US$53k
- Estonia: US$52k
- Cambodia: US$46k
- Brazil: US$46k
- Kazakhstan: US$42k
- Georgia: US$41k
- Russia: US$41k
- Greece: US$34k
- Malta: US$31k
- Indonesia: US$22k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$88kUS$88k+US$2m+US$41m+> US$485m
Imports: 148
- Taiwan: US$2bn
- South Korea: US$1bn
- China: US$877m
- United States: US$718m
- Malaysia: US$485m
- Singapore: US$333m
- Japan: US$177m
- Germany: US$171m
- Philippines: US$153m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$137m
- India: US$88m
- Italy: US$62m
- Thailand: US$50m
- Israel: US$45m
- France: US$41m
- Vietnam: US$33m
- Ireland: US$27m
- United Kingdom: US$24m
- Austria: US$22m
- Russia: US$18m
- Costa Rica: US$18m
- Brazil: US$18m
- Netherlands: US$15m
- Canada: US$15m
- Mexico: US$15m
- Czechia: US$7m
- Saudi Arabia: US$7m
- Belgium: US$6m
- Malta: US$6m
- Switzerland: US$6m
- Indonesia: US$5m
- Portugal: US$5m
- Australia: US$4m
- United Arab Emirates: US$4m
- Poland: US$3m
- Spain: US$3m
- Hungary: US$2m
- Finland: US$2m
- Denmark: US$2m
- Morocco: US$2m
- Türkiye: US$2m
- Romania: US$2m
- Panama: US$2m
- Pakistan: US$2m
- Sweden: US$1m
- Serbia: US$1m
- South Africa: US$900k
- Laos: US$856k
- Bulgaria: US$787k
- Norway: US$741k
- Egypt: US$738k
- New Zealand: US$525k
- Qatar: US$508k
- El Salvador: US$463k
- Kyrgyzstan: US$428k
- Ukraine: US$423k
- Slovakia: US$378k
- Cyprus: US$358k
- Tunisia: US$349k
- Uzbekistan: US$294k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malaysia | US$3bn | 36% |
| 2 | Japan | US$1bn | 15.1% |
| 3 | United States | US$905m | 12.8% |
| 4 | Germany | US$465m | 6.6% |
| 5 | Taiwan | US$398m | 5.6% |
| 6 | South Korea | US$328m | 4.6% |
| 7 |  Italy | US$268m | 3.8% |
| 8 | China | US$247m | 3.5% |
| 9 |  Singapore | US$166m | 2.3% |
| 10 |  Thailand | US$113m | 1.6% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taiwan | US$2bn | 31.9% |
| 2 | South Korea | US$1bn | 16.9% |
| 3 | China | US$877m | 12.4% |
| 4 | United States | US$718m | 10.1% |
| 5 | Malaysia | US$485m | 6.9% |
| 6 | Singapore | US$333m | 4.7% |
| 7 | Japan | US$177m | 2.5% |
| 8 | Germany | US$171m | 2.4% |
| 9 |  Philippines | US$153m | 2.2% |
| 10 |  Hong Kong SAR China | US$137m | 1.9% |
Import duty on this product around the world 164
The most-favoured-nation (MFN) duty each country applies to goods of this HS subheading: the average over its national tariff lines, with the lowest and highest line where they differ. Goods from countries with a trade agreement often pay less.
- 0%median duty
- 84number of duty-free countries (MFN)
- 45%highest: Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands
164
| Importing country | MFN duty | lines from – to | data year |
|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan | 10% | 2018 · HS 2012 | |
 Albania | 0% | 2023 | |
 Algeria | 5% | 2023 | |
 Angola | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Anguilla | 15% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Antigua & Barbuda | 5% | 2021 · HS 2007 | |
| Argentina | 6% | 0% – 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Armenia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Aruba | 12% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Australia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Azerbaijan | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bahamas | 45% | 2022 | |
 Bahrain | 0% | 2023 | |
 Bangladesh | 1% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Barbados | 5% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Belarus | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Belize | 5% | 2023 | |
 Benin | 10% | 2023 | |
 Bermuda | 25% | 2023 | |
 Bhutan | 10% | 2022 | |
 Bolivia | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 5% | 2022 | |
 Botswana | 0% | 2023 | |
| Brazil | 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Brunei | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Burkina Faso | 10% | 2023 | |
 Burundi | 0% | 2023 | |
 Cambodia | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cameroon | 10% | 2023 | |
| Canada | 0% | 2023 | |
 Cape Verde | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cayman Islands | 22% | 2021 · HS 2002 | |
 Central African Republic | 10% | 2023 | |
 Chad | 10% | 2023 | |
 Chile | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Colombia | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Comoros | 20% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Congo - Brazzaville | 10% | 2023 | |
 Cook Islands | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Costa Rica | 0% | 2023 | |
 Côte d’Ivoire | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cuba | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominica | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominican Republic | 0% | 2023 | |
 Ecuador | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Egypt | 0% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 El Salvador | 0% | 2022 | |
 Equatorial Guinea | 10% | 2023 | |
 Eswatini | 0% | 2023 | |
 Ethiopia | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| European Union (27 countries) | 0% | 2023 | |
 Fiji | 0% | 2023 | |
 French Polynesia | 13% | 2023 | |
 Gabon | 10% | 2023 | |
 Gambia | 10% | 2023 | |
 Georgia | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Ghana | 10% | 2023 | |
 Gibraltar | 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Grenada | 5% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Guatemala | 0% | 2023 | |
 Guinea | 10% | 2023 | |
 Guinea-Bissau | 10% | 2023 | |
 Guyana | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Haiti | 0% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Honduras | 0% | 2023 | |
| Hong Kong SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Iceland | 0% | 2023 | |
 India | 0% | 2023 | |
 Indonesia | 2.5% | 0% – 5% | 2023 |
 Iran | 7.5% | 5% – 10% | 2020 · HS 2017 |
 Israel | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Jamaica | 0% | 2023 | |
| Japan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Jordan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Kazakhstan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Kenya | 0% | 2023 | |
 Kiribati | 0% | 2023 · HS 2002 | |
 Kuwait | 0% | 2023 | |
 Kyrgyzstan | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Laos | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Lebanon | 5% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Lesotho | 0% | 2023 | |
 Liberia | 10% | 2023 | |
 Libya | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Liechtenstein | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Macao SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Madagascar | 7.5% | 2023 | |
 Malawi | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| Malaysia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Maldives | 20% | 2023 | |
 Mali | 10% | 2023 | |
 Mauritania | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mauritius | 0% | 2023 | |
| Mexico | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Micronesia | 4% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Moldova | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mongolia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Montserrat | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Morocco | 2.5% | 2023 | |
 Mozambique | 7.5% | 2023 | |
 Myanmar (Burma) | 3% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Namibia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Nauru | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Nepal | 5% | 2023 | |
| New Zealand | 0% | 2023 | |
 Nicaragua | 0% | 2023 | |
 Niger | 10% | 2023 | |
| Nigeria | 10% | 2023 | |
| North Macedonia | 0% | 2023 | |
| Norway | 0% | 2023 | |
 Oman | 0% | 2023 | |
 Pakistan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Palau | 3% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Palestinian Territories | 0% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Panama | 0% | 2023 | |
 Papua New Guinea | 0% | 2023 | |
 Paraguay | 2% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| Peru | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| Philippines | 0% | 2023 | |
 Qatar | 0% | 2023 | |
 Russia | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Rwanda | 0% | 2023 | |
 Samoa | 8% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Saudi Arabia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Senegal | 10% | 2023 | |
 Seychelles | 0% | 2023 | |
 Sierra Leone | 10% | 2023 | |
| Singapore | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Solomon Islands | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Somalia | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 South Africa | 0% | 2023 | |
| South Korea | 0% | 2023 | |
 Sri Lanka | 0% | 2023 | |
 St Kitts & Nevis | 5% | 2023 | |
 St Lucia | 0% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 St Pierre & Miquelon | 8% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 St Vincent & the Grenadines | 5% | 2023 | |
 Sudan | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Suriname | 5% | 2023 · HS 2007 | |
| Switzerland | 0% | 2023 | |
 Syria | 5% | 2020 · HS 2012 | |
 Tajikistan | 0% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Tanzania | 0% | 2023 | |
| Thailand | 0% | 2023 | |
 Togo | 10% | 2023 | |
 Tonga | 3% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Trinidad & Tobago | 0% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
| Türkiye | 0% | 2023 | |
 Tuvalu | 0% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Uganda | 0% | 2023 | |
 Ukraine | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 United Arab Emirates | 0% | 2023 | |
| United Kingdom | 0% | 2023 | |
| United States | 0% | 2023 | |
 Uruguay | 2% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Uzbekistan | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Vanuatu | 0% | 2023 | |
 Venezuela | 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Vietnam | 0% | 2023 | |
 Wallis & Futuna | 6% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Yemen | 5% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Zambia | 15% | 2023 | |
 Zimbabwe | 0.1% | 2023 |
Tariff data years 2017–2023; rates may have changed since. · UNCTAD TRAINS, accessed via WITS (World Bank)
Classifications and correspondences
Where this HS subheading sits in the United Nations' statistical classifications, and which codes it had in earlier editions of the Harmonized System.
- SITC Rev. 4
- 87478 Other instruments & apparatus for measuring/checking electrical quantities
- End use (BEC Rev. 5)
- Capital goods · BEC 212020
- CPC 2.1 product
- 48249 Instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities n.e.c.
- ISIC Rev. 4 activity
- 2651 Manufacture of measuring, testing, navigating and control equipment
Earlier HS editions
| HS | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 9030.82 | changed |
| 2012 | 9030.82 | changed |
| 2007 | 9030.82 | changed |
| 2002 | 9030.82 | changed |
| 1996 | 9030.82 | changed |
| 1992 | 9030.81, 9030.89 | changed |
Correspondence tables of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
Binding rulings for similar goods 11
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.
- N349303 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of integrated circuit sockets from Japan
- N337433 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of semiconductor test equipment from Italy
- N325730 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of an Integrated Development Platform from China.
- N325411 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a Core Development Platform (CDP) from Taiwan
- N280220 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of dynamic test handlers from Japan
- 600015323 HMRC
A handheld unit designed to test Zener diode semiconductor components removed from printed circuit boards (PCBs). It consists of a UK sourced PCB populated with an LCD, battery and test leads, programmed and calibrated before being enclosed in a green plastic housing. The unit uses fitted flexible…
- 600015324 HMRC
A handheld Triac and Thyristor Analyser testing device comprising a PCB and LCD display panel within a red outer housing. It is used for testing Triac and Thyristor semiconductor components that have been removed from printed circuit boards (PCBs). The device applies test currents to 100µA up to…
- 600015322 HMRC
A handheld electronic test instrument designed to identify and characterise discrete semiconductor devices whilst out of circuit. It automatically detects device type, including bipolar junction transistors, MOSFETs, JFETs, diodes, and diode networks, without requiring prior pin configuration.…
- 600011704 HMRC
The HM21 Test Unit is a portable meter used in researching semiconductor materials which can be battery operated or operated from the mains electricity supply using the supplied 9V adapter. It supplies one of 6 fixed constant currents from 100 nanoamps to 10 milliamps and has a digital voltage…
- 600010555 HMRC
The product is a unit that is a combined constant current source and digital voltameter contained within a plastic case. The user can input the desired level of constant current between 10 Nanoamps and 100 Milliamps or choose a simple auto ranging function. The unit is used in conjunction with a…
- 600009226 HMRC
This product is a unit that is a combined constant current source and digital voltameter. The user can input the desired level of constant current or choose a simple auto ranging function. The unit is used in conjunction with a four-point probe and readings can be used to determine the resistivity…
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Sanctions · Applies from:
The Iran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
S.I. 2026/983 · Source: legislation.gov.uk
- Tariff change
FR Doc. 2026-11158 · 91 FR 33854 · Source: federalregister.gov
- Sanctions · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R0506 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
- Sanctions · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R0271 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
The UK Global Tariff has one tariff line for subheading 9030.82; the duty is duty-free.
Subheading 9030.82 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is duty-free.
174 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of Free.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
Imports of instruments for testing semiconductor wafers into the UK came to £39.3m between September 2025 and August 2026 (up 86% on the year before); United States supplied 42%, followed by Mexico.
In 2024, countries exported instruments for testing semiconductor wafers worth US$7bn (+8% year on year).
The largest exporter was Malaysia (US$3bn), followed by Japan.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits)?
For measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits) fall under HS subheading 9030.82, part of heading 9030, in section XVIII of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 9030.82 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 9030.82 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or…?
Malaysia, with US$3bn in 2024 (36% of world exports).
Which countries can export instruments for testing semiconductor wafers to the UK duty-free?
174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on instruments for testing semiconductor wafers?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import instruments for testing semiconductor wafers from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were United States (42%), Mexico (15%) and Malaysia (13%), out of total imports of £39.3m.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.