Code 9027 89 90 · Subheading 9027 89
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This is a complete 8-digit customs code. There is no further code choice to make below it.
This code covers instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis, for determining surface tension and similar properties, or for measuring heat or sound, when no more specific named category applies. It does not cover the specifically named categories such as light meters, pH or conductivity meters, spectrometers, or mass spectrometers.
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Official tariff text
Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis or for determining surface tension or the like, or for measuring heat or sound, n.e.s.
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9027 89 90
The spaces only make the code easier to read. Customs declarations normally use the unspaced form, 90278990.
This is the catch-all under 9027 89: it covers what the sibling codes below do not.
This is the remainder for the parent group: instruments for the covered physical or chemical analyses, surface-tension and similar measurements, or heat and sound measurements that are not named under a more specific sibling code.
Compare the sibling codes at this level before you settle on this one.
Besides the ordinary duty, the EU records these kinds of measure against this code. They are listed as signals only: whether one applies to your goods can depend on where they come from, who produced them, the exact product and the documents you present. No amounts are worked out here.
Preferential rates exist for goods originating in Andorra; San Marino; Türkiye; European Union; Economic Partnership Agreements; CARIFORUM except Haiti; Comoros (excluding Mayotte), Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles and dependencies and Zimbabwe; Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique and Namibia; 38 more origins. Whether you can use one depends on the origin rules for the goods and on the documentation you can show.
Check this code in the official EU TARIC databaseImport restrictions are recorded for goods originating in Iraq; Syria; Ukraine; North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea); Belarus; Russian Federation; Iran, Islamic Republic of; any country except Iran, Islamic Republic of; 1 more origin.
Document or certificate conditions are recorded. Customs may ask for:
What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.
90.27.8900
Other
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What UK customs charges when goods like these are imported into the UK.
9027 89 90 00
Other
These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.
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Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).
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Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.
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