HS Code 901520: Surveying equipment; theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers)

Q: Is HS code 901520 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 901520 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 901520 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 901520?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 901520.

What is HS Code 901520

HS Code 901520 covers Surveying equipment; theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers). It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · 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. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.

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What does HS Code 901520 Surveying equipment; theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers) Cover?

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

Surveying equipment; theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers)

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What HS Codes for Optical and Medical Instruments Do Not Cover

Chapter 90 covers optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical, and surgical instruments. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Toy microscopes and telescopes (children's)

Chapter 95

Photographic film and chemicals

Chapter 37

General-purpose machinery

Chapter 84

Watches and clocks

Chapter 91

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Top Trading Countries for Theodolites and Tachymeters HS 901520

India

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Mexico

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United States of America

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 901520?

HS code 901520 covers Surveying equipment; theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers) under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 90 (Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof), Heading 9015, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 901520 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 901520 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 901520?