Japan HS Code

HS Code 901540: Photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances in Japan

Q: Is HS code 901540 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 901540 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Japan extends it under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Q: What system does Japan use to classify HS code 901540?

Japan classifies products under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code; locally 実行関税率表), which extends HS codes to 9 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 901540 in Japan?

The official source is https://www.customs.go.jp/english/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 901540 in Japan

Under Japan's Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表), HS Code 901540 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Japan extends classifications to 9 digits under its national tariff system. 901540 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 901540 in Japan

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 901540

Photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances

HS Code 901540000

Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses; rangefinders > Photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances 土地測量（写真測量を含む。）用、水路測量用、海洋測量用、水理計測用、気象観測用又は地球物理学用の機器（羅針盤を除く。）及び測距儀 > －写真測量用機器

Japan Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

In Japan, HS 901540 is classified under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表) — a 9-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

Local name 実行関税率表

Digits 9

Official source https://www.customs.go.jp/english/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 9015

Top Japan import Product Under HS Code 9015

1 901580: Other instruments and appliances $109.8M 2 901590: Parts and accessories $80.9M 3 901510: Rangefinders $48.9M

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Top Japan export Product Under HS Code 9015

1 901590: Parts and accessories $53.0M 2 901520: Theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers) $48.2M 3 901580: Other instruments and appliances $44.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 901540 in Japan?

HS code 901540 covers Photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances in Japan. 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 Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Is HS code 901540 the same across all countries?

What system does Japan use to classify HS code 901540?

Where can I officially look up HS code 901540 in Japan?