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HS code for testing instruments

90

90 Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof

In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “testing instruments” points to chapter 90: optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.

The UK Global Tariff divides 90 into 255 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 4% (average 0.3%). 215 of them are duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 90 covers 215 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6.7%. 138 of them are duty-free.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 90 into 348 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6.7% (average 1.8%). 158 of them are duty-free.

Duty rates compared

UK Free – 4% Third-country duty 255 tariff lines · average 0.3% EU Free – 6.7% Third-country duty 215 tariff lines · average 1.1% Türkiye Free – 6.7% Third-country duty 348 tariff lines · average 1.8% USA Free – 16% General (MFN) 302 tariff lines · average 1% · 6× specific or compound duty

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for testing instruments?

Testing instruments are classified under 90 (Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or…) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.