Chapter 90 · Optical, photographic, measuring, medical instruments · Section 18
HS Code 9015.80
Other instruments and appliances
Heading 9015: Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses; rangefinders; parts and accessories thereof
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 9015.80
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9015.80.20 | Optical instruments and appliances | Free | - | 45% | No. |
| 9015.80.60 |
Other > Seismographs |
Free | - | 40% | No. |
| 9015.80.80 |
Other > Other 2 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
Free | - | 40% | No. |
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European Union - CN codes under 9015.80
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 9015 80 20 | Meteorological, hydrological and geophysical instruments and apparatus | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 9015 80 80 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 9015 80 40 | Instruments and appliances used in geodesy, topography, surveying or levelling; hydrographic instruments | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 9015 80 00 | Other instruments and appliances | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 9015.80
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 9015 80 00 00 | Other instruments and appliances | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9015 80 20 00 | Meteorological, hydrological and geophysical instruments and apparatus | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9015 80 40 00 | Instruments and appliances used in geodesy, topography, surveying or levelling; hydrographic instruments | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9015 80 80 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 9015
The subheadings immediately before and after 9015.80 in chapter 90.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 9015.80.
What is HS code 9015.80?
HS code 9015.80 covers: Other instruments and appliances. It belongs to chapter 90 (Optical, photographic, measuring, medical instruments) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 9015.80?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 9015.80?
The UK extends 9015.80 to 4 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 9015800000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.