HS Code 9012
Non-Optical Microscopes and Diffraction Apparatus
HS code 9012 encompasses non-optical microscopes, such as electron and scanning probe microscopes, along with diffraction apparatus for scientific analysis.
HS Code 9012 — Non-Optical Microscopes and Diffraction Apparatus
This code is for advanced scientific microscopes that do not use light to create images. It primarily covers electron microscopes and proton microscopes, as well as diffraction apparatus. These instruments are used in nanotechnology, materials science, and high-level biological research.
What's included
- Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM)
- Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM)
- Scanning Tunneling Microscopes (STM)
- X-ray diffraction apparatus
- Electron diffraction instruments
What's excluded
- Optical compound microscopes → use
9011(Standard light-based microscopes belong to heading 9011.) - Laboratory centrifuges → use
8421(Centrifuges are mechanical lab equipment, not imaging instruments.)
Common examples
- Thermo Fisher Scientific SEM
- JEOL Transmission Electron Microscope
- Bruker X-ray diffractometer
- Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)
Frequently asked questions
Does this cover laboratory glassware?
No, glassware is classified by material, typically in Chapter 70.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Often subject to strategic trade controls (Dual-Use) due to their precision in research and development.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Japan, Germany, United States, Netherlands
- Top importers: China, United States, South Korea, Germany
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Key takeaway
Refers to high-tech imaging systems that use electrons or radiation instead of light particles.
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