Harmonized System Code Classification

90开头 HS codes typically represent optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, testing, analyzing, and control instruments and their parts and accessories.

Specifically, Chapter 90 covers the following main categories:

  • Optical instruments: Including eyeglasses, telescopes, microscopes, prisms, lenses, etc.
  • Photographic and cinematographic instruments: Including cameras, video cameras, film, negatives, developing equipment, etc.
  • Measuring and testing instruments: Including instruments for measuring length, weight, angle, temperature, pressure, flow, and other parameters.
  • Analyzing instruments: Including spectrometers, chromatographs, analytical balances, etc.
  • Control instruments: Including automatic control systems, industrial automation equipment, etc.
  • Medical, surgical, and dental instruments: Including some precision optical and electronic instruments.

Why is it 90?

These goods share the common characteristics of high precision, high technical content, and reliance on optical, electronic, or mechanical principles, and are mainly used in scientific research, industrial production, healthcare, safety inspection, and other fields. Therefore, customs classify them into Chapter 90 for easier management and statistics.

In summary, HS codes starting with 90 represent precision instruments and meters, typically used in situations requiring precise measurement, analysis, control, or observation.


First 4 digits explanation: 9003

Classification: Frames and temples for spectacles, goggles, or similar articles, and their parts.

Explanation: Refers to frames and temples for spectacles, goggles, or similar articles, and their parts.


6-digit explanation: HS code: 9003.90

Classification: Parts of frames and temples for spectacles, goggles, or similar articles.

Meaning: Refers to parts of frames and temples for spectacles, goggles, or similar articles.


8–10 digit explanation: HS code: 9003900000

Classification: Parts of frames and temples

Explanation: This HS code belongs to parts of frames and temples, specifically parts used for the frames and temples of optical instruments such as spectacles and goggles.

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