HS code for microscope in China: 9011800000
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HS code for microscope in China

The HS code for microscope in China is 9011800000 — Other microscopes.

MFN duty 0% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 其他显微镜

Official tariff line authoritative
Official Chinese customs nomenclature for the code above. Rates are the reference figures of the current schedule; always confirm against the full record.
HS code Description (official English) Chinese customs wording MFN VAT Detail
9011800000 Other microscopes 其他显微镜 0% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers microscope. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
9011200000 Other microscopes, for photomicro graphy, cinephotomicrography or microprojection 0% 13% Open
9011100000 Stereoscopic microscopes 0% 13% Open
9012100000 Microscopes other than optical microscopes; and diffraction apparatus 0% 13% Open
9011900000 Parts and accessories of compound optical microscopes 0% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “microscope”
Grouped from real Chinese import declarations. This list includes parts and components codes — that is expected, because components are imported far more often than finished machines. Use it to see how the product is classified in practice, not as the final answer.
HS code Description (official English) Declarations MFN VAT Detail
9011900000 Parts and accessories of compound optical microscopes 2,296 0% 13% Open
9011200000 Other microscopes, for photomicro graphy, cinephotomicrography or microprojection 705 0% 13% Open
9011800000 Other microscopes 551 0% 13% Open
9012900000 Parts and accessories of microscopes other than optical microscopes; and parts and accessories of diffraction apparatus 552 0% 13% Open
9011100000 Stereoscopic microscopes 330 0% 13% Open
Why 9011800000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 9011 — Compound optical microscope, including , chapter 90 — Instruments and equipment for optics, photography, film, metrology, inspection, medical or surgical use, precision instruments and equipment; Parts and accessories of the above-mentioned items .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “其他显微镜”, which contains the term used for microscope in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 2,296 import records whose product descriptions match microscope are declared under this heading family, i.e. 44% of the declarations matching the term fall under the single most-used code.
  • Reference only: classification is decided by China Customs on the goods as presented. Rates shown are the schedule’s reference figures and can include unit-based (specific) duties — see the full record for the complete breakdown.
Frequently asked

What is the HS code for microscope in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for microscope is 9011800000 — Other microscopes. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 0% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to microscope?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover microscope: 9011200000 (Other microscopes, for photomicro graphy, cinephotomicrography or microprojection); 9011100000 (Stereoscopic microscopes); 9012100000 (Microscopes other than optical microscopes; and diffraction apparatus). The right code depends on the specific form, material and end use, so check the product description against each line.

Do parts and accessories of microscope use a different HS code?

Yes. Parts and accessories are classified separately from the finished article. The Chinese schedule lists 9011900000 (复式光学显微镜的零件、附件) for parts of this product. Import declarations for microscope also frequently use that line, so confirm whether you are shipping the complete item or its components.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for microscope?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "microscope", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 9011900000 — Parts and accessories of compound optical microscopes, used in 2,296 records in our sample.

How is microscope classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: microscope falls under heading 9011 and statistical line 9011800000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “其他显微镜” (English: Other microscopes). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

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