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HS Code 903149

Optical comparator, HS 9031.49.

Official description: Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; profile projectors: Other optical instruments and appliances: Other

Chapter90Optical, photographic, measuring, medical or surgical instruments
Heading9031Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; profile projectors
Subheading9031.49Other optical instruments and appliances
Also searched asoptical comparatorprofile projectormeasuring microscopevision inspection systemoptical measuring instrumentnon-contact measurement
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Where to check the import duty for HS 903149

The first 6 digits are the same everywhere. Duty and VAT or GST are set by your country, on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Each link below opens the official source at 903149, its heading or its chapter where the site allows it.

Open source Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)USITC / CBPOpens at this codeHTS search for 9031.49≈25% avgUSITC data as of 2026-07-05
Open source TARIC measures, China originEuropean CommissionOpens at this codeTARIC measures for 903149Check official sourceTARIC lists measures by line
Open source UK Online Trade TariffHMRCOpens at headingHeading 9031 and its commodity codesCheck official sourceDuty and VAT by commodity code
Open source Customs Tariff Schedule 3ABFOpens at chapterChapter 90 of the tariffCheck official sourceListed in Schedule 3
Open source Customs TariffCBSAIndex page onlyTariff index. Open the current year and find the chapterCheck official sourceNo page per code
Open source HS classification of goodsSingapore CustomsIndex page onlyClassification guide and searchCheck official sourceNo page per code

How to read United States

The search runs on 9031.49 and lists the US lines under it. Your rate depends on the full 10-digit HTS line, and Section 301 surcharges for China origin sit on top of the base rate.

Then look up the full national code with China as the country of origin, and note the date you checked.

Deep link, with the code as a parameter

https://hts.usitc.gov/search?query=9031.49

Rates are only shown where our data names its source and date. Everything else says check the official source. Duty, VAT and GST rates change, so confirm them before you price a product.

Short answer

What HS code 903149 means for your import

HS code 903149 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for optical comparator; often searched as profile projector, measuring microscope, vision inspection system. Before you use it in a landed-cost estimate, check the product's material and function against the official tariff of your country. A code from a supplier is a clue. It is not the final import classification.

  1. UseStart with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
  2. VerifyCheck the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
  3. DecideIf the code or the documents are unclear, ask us for a free quote. We suggest the likely code and price the duty in.

Covered products

What products fall under HS code 903149?

Buyers often describe products under HS 903149 in these ways. If your product matches, 903149 is a likely 6-digit starting point. Confirm the material and intended use against the official tariff.

  • optical comparator
  • profile projector
  • measuring microscope
  • vision inspection system
  • optical measuring instrument
  • non-contact measurement

US import duty · China origin

US import duty for HS 903149

Published USITC HTS rates for the 4 US tariff lines under HS 903149. This is a research estimate. Your rate depends on your full 10-digit HTS line.

US import duty · China origin4 US tariff lines
Base MFN rate, average0%Average of the base rate across the 4 US tariff lines under 903149.
Section 301 (China)+25%Extra duty on China-origin goods under Section 301.
China-origin rate, average≈25%Base rate plus any Section 301 surcharge, averaged across the 4 lines. MPF, HMF and new trade actions are not included.

Source: USITC HTS (base MFN) and Section 301 overlay · data as of 2026-07-05. Rates change with trade actions. Confirm your full 10-digit line on hts.usitc.gov before you price a product. Sources for other markets are above.

Other HS codes under 9031

Other subheadings in heading 9031 (Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; profile projectors). If 903149 is not an exact match, one of these may fit your product better.

Explore Optical, photographic, measuring, medical or surgical instruments

Same chapter, other headings. Chapter 90 covers optical, photographic, measuring, medical or surgical instruments.

HS code 903149: common questions

What is the US import duty for HS code 903149 from China?

As published in the USITC HTS (data as of 2026-07-05), 903149 splits into 4 US tariff lines. Their base MFN rate averages about 0%. Section 301 adds +25% for China-origin goods on these lines, so base rate plus Section 301 averages roughly 25%. This is a research estimate. Your rate depends on your full 10-digit HTS line, so check it on hts.usitc.gov.

What is HS code 903149?

HS code 903149 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; profile projectors: Other optical instruments and appliances: Other". The first two digits (90) are the chapter: Optical, photographic, measuring, medical or surgical instruments. Digits 3-4 (9031) are the heading. Countries add more digits for their national tariff line, for example 10 digits in the US HTS.

What products fall under HS 903149?

Common products classified under 903149 include optical comparator, profile projector, measuring microscope, vision inspection system, optical measuring instrument, non-contact measurement and similar items. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.

How do I find the import duty for HS code 903149?

Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market. The links on this page open USITC HTS (US) and TARIC (EU) at 903149, the UK Trade Tariff at heading 9031 and the Australian tariff at chapter 90. Then look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.

Is HS code 903149 the same in every country?

The first 6 digits (903149) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.

Can I trust the HS code a Chinese supplier gives me?

Treat it as a clue. Supplier codes are often China export codes, and they can be incomplete or wrong for your country. Check it against the official tariff and your product's real material and use.

Is HSN code 903149 the same as HS code 903149?

Yes at the 6-digit level. India's HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) uses the same WCO base, so HSN 903149 covers the same products as HS 903149. India then extends it to 8 digits for GST and customs. Check the Indian Customs tariff (CBIC) for the full national line.

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