Instruments, apparatus and models, designed for demonstrational purposes (in education or exhibitions), unsuitable for other uses
6-digit subheadings (1)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
9023.00
Instruments, apparatus and models; designed for demonstrational purposes (in education or exhibitions), unsuitable for other uses
Chapter 90 classification notes
Many items duty-free under ITA. Medical devices require regulatory approval (FDA 510(k), CE marking, TGA). Professional equipment may require ATA Carnet for temporary import. High-value items attract customs scrutiny.
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Digital cameras that are primarily smartphones classify under 8517 (Ch. 85), not 9006. Medical device accessories may classify separately from the main device.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 90
- 9001 — Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables not of …
- 9002 — Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, m…
- 9003 — Frames and mountings; for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts
- 9004 — Spectacles, goggles and the like; corrective, protective or other
- 9005 — Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, mountings therefore;…
- 9006 — Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); photographic flashl…
- 9007 — Cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether or not incorporating s…
- 9008 — Image projectors, other than cinematographic; photographic (other than…
- 9010 — Photographic (including cinematographic) laboratory apparatus and equi…
- 9011 — Microscopes, compound optical; including those for photomicrography, c…
- 9012 — Microscopes (excluding optical microscopes); diffraction apparatus
- 9013 — Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instrume…
- 9014 — Navigational instruments and appliances; direction finding compasses
- 9015 — Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, ocean…
- 9016 — Balances; of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, with or without weights
- 9017 — Drawing, marking-out, mathematical calculating instruments (drafting m…
- 9018 — Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veteri…
- 9019 — Mechano-therapy, massage appliances; psychological aptitude testing ap…
- 9020 — Breathing appliances and gas masks; excluding protective masks having …
- 9021 — Orthopaedic appliances; including crutches, surgical belts and trusses…
- 9022 — Apparatus based on the use of x-rays or of alpha, beta, gamma or other…
- 9024 — Machines and appliances for testing the hardness, strength, compressib…
- 9025 — Hydrometers and similar floating instruments, thermometers, pyrometers…
- 9026 — Instruments, apparatus for measuring or checking the flow, level, pres…
- 9027 — Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis (e.g. pol…
- 9028 — Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including cali…
- 9029 — Revolution counter, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedo…
- 9030 — Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities n…
- 9031 — Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, n.e.c. or …
- 9032 — Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus; automatic type
- 9033 — Machines and appliances, instruments or apparatus of chapter 90; parts…