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HS Code 901520: Theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers) in Brazil

Q: Is HS code 901520 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 901520 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Brazil extends it under NCM.

Q: What system does Brazil use to classify HS code 901520?

Brazil classifies products under the Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (NCM; locally Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (NCM)), which extends HS codes to 8 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 901520 in Brazil?

The official source is https://www.gov.br/receitafederal/pt-br. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 901520 in Brazil

Under Brazil's Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (NCM)), HS Code 901520 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Brazil extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 901520 belongs to Section XVIII: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; clocks and watches; musical instruments; parts and accessories thereof, Chapter 90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof, Heading 9015: Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses; rangefinders.

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Classification Path of HS Code 901520 in Brazil

Section XVIII

Chapters (90-92) Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; clocks and watches; musical instruments; parts and accessories thereof

Chapter 90

Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof

HS Code 9015

Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses; rangefinders

HS Code 901520

Theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers)

HS Code 90152010

Instrumentos e aparelhos de geodésia topografia agrimensura nivelamento fotogrametria hidrografia oceanografia hidrologia meteorologia ou de geofísica exceto bússolas; telêmetros: Teodolitos e taqueômetros: Com sistema de leitura por meio de prisma ou micrômetro óptico e precisão de leitura de 1 segundo

HS Code 90152090

Brazil Tariff Classification: Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (NCM)

In Brazil, HS 901520 is classified under the Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (NCM)) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (NCM)

Local name Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (NCM)

Digits 8

Official source https://www.gov.br/receitafederal/pt-br

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 9015

Top Brazil import Product Under HS Code 9015

1 901580: Other instruments and appliances $73.2M 2 901590: Parts and accessories $16.7M 3 901530: Levels $11.5M

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Top Brazil export Product Under HS Code 9015

1 901580: Other instruments and appliances $1.8M 2 901590: Parts and accessories $1.2M 3 901520: Theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers) $429.2K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 901520 in Brazil?

HS code 901520 covers Theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers) in Brazil. It sits in Chapter 90 (Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof), Heading 9015 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under NCM.

Is HS code 901520 the same across all countries?

What system does Brazil use to classify HS code 901520?

Where can I officially look up HS code 901520 in Brazil?