What HS code 9031.41 covers
HS code 9031.41 classifies optical instruments and appliances; for inspecting semiconductor wafers or devices or for inspecting photomasks or reticles used in manufacturing semiconductor devices, n.e.c. in chapter 90. It is a subheading of heading 9031 (Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, n.e.c. or included in this chapter; profile projectors), in chapter 90 (Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories), section XVIII of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.
Classification path
Import duty for 9031.41
Base MFN rate only. Section 301 and 2025 IEEPA tariffs can stack on top for goods from China.
Source: HTSUS / CBP
Erga-omnes (third-country) MFN rate. Import VAT of 17 to 27 percent by country, and any anti-dumping measures, apply separately.
Source: TARIC
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Related codes in heading 9031
Not quite the right fit? These subheadings sit under the same heading and are the most common alternatives to 9031.41.
- 9031.10 Machines; for balancing mechanical parts
- 9031.20 Test benches
- 9031.49 Optical instruments and appliances; for measuring or checking, n.e.c. in chapter 90
- 9031.80 Instruments, appliances and machines; for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90
- 9031.90 Instruments, appliances and machines; parts and accessories for those measuring or checking devices of heading no. 9031
Confirm the code for your exact product
A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 9031.41 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.