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901580Chapter 90

HS code 901580: Surveying

Covers:
Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic… not listed under the other codes in this heading.
Not covered:
901510 (Rangefinders); 901520 (Theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers)); 901530 (Levels); and others.
Listed US duty:
0% (US general rate, HTS 2026)

Official description

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

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What 901580 covers and what it doesn’t

Official text: Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses; rangefinders › Other instruments and appliances.

This is the “other” line of heading 9015 (surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses; rangefinders). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:

  • 901510 Rangefinders
  • 901520 Theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers)
  • 901530 Levels
  • 901540 Photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances
  • 901590 Parts and accessories

Nearby codes to check

  • Heading 9015 Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses; rangefinders: every subheading side by side.

US duty rate

0%

General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.

Who imports under 901580

EximAgent lists companies with recorded shipments under this code, built from customs records, with who they buy from and how often. See importers of 901580 →

Common questions

What is HS code 901580?
Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses; rangefinders : Other instruments and appliances
What duty rates apply to 901580?
Listed duty rates range from 0% across 1 country rate.

Browse all of Chapter 90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof →

Go beyond the code

Classify a product and check the duty for your destination with the CLI, then keep researching in your own agent.

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