9030 - Oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, excluding meters of heading 9028; instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, X-ray, cosmic or other ionizing radiations; parts and accessories thereof:

Sub-classifications

Commodity Code

Description

9030 1000 00

Instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting ionizing radiations
9030 20

Oscilloscopes and oscillographs:
- 9030 2005 00
  
  Specially designed for telecommunications
- 9030 2010 00
  
  Other oscilloscopes and oscillographs
Other instruments and apparatus, for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power (other than those for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices):
- 9030 3100 00
  
  Multimeters, without a recording device
- 9030 3200 00
  
  Multimeters, with a recording device
- 9030 33
  
  Other, without a recording device:
  - 9030 3334 00
    
    Resistance measuring instruments
  - 9030 3338 00
    
    Other
- 9030 3901 00
  
  Other, with a recording device
9030 4000 00

Other instruments and apparatus, specially designed for telecommunications (for example, cross-talk meters, gain measuring instruments, distortion factor meters, psophometers)
Other instruments and apparatus:
- 9030 8200 00
  
  For measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits)
- 9030 8400 00
  
  Other, with a recording device
- 9030 8901 00
  
  Other
9030 90

Parts and accessories:
- For articles of subheading 9030.10:
  - 9030 9025 00
    
    Printed circuit assemblies
  - 9030 9046 00
    
    Other
- Other:
  - Printed circuit assemblies:
    
    9030 9066 00
    
    Of instruments and apparatus of subheading 9030.40 or 9030.82
    
    9030 9068 00
    
    Other
  - Other:
    
    9030 9084 00
    
    Of instruments and apparatus of subheading 9030.82
    
    9030 9089
    
    Other
    
    9030 9089 11
    
    Of articles of subheading 9030.20
    
    9030 9089 21
    
    Of articles of subheading 9030.31
    
    9030 9089 22
    
    Of articles of subheading 9030.32
    
    9030 9089 23
    
    Of articles of subheading 9030.33
    
    9030 9089 31
    
    Of articles of subheading 9030.39
    
    9030 9089 40
    
    Of articles of subheading 9030.40
    
    9030 9089 56
    
    Of articles of subheading 9030.84
    
    9030 9089 61
    
    Other

Overview

Heading 9030 encompasses a sophisticated range of instruments and apparatus designed for the precise measurement and checking of electrical quantities. This includes essential tools like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers, which visualize and analyze electrical signals over time or frequency. The heading also covers devices for detecting and measuring various forms of ionizing radiation, such as alpha, beta, gamma, and X-rays, playing a critical role in fields like nuclear safety and medical diagnostics. It is important to distinguish this heading from heading 9028, which covers more basic electrical meters like ammeters, voltmeters, and ohmmeters when they are primarily used for simple measurement rather than complex analysis or signal characterization.

Within the broader scope of Section XVIII, which deals with precision instruments, heading 9030 stands apart by focusing specifically on electrical measurement and radiation detection. While other headings in Chapter 90 might cover optical or physical measuring devices, 9030's domain is exclusively tied to the properties and presence of electrical phenomena and ionizing radiation. This focus ensures that instruments specifically engineered for complex electrical analysis or radiation monitoring are correctly classified.

Subdividing this heading, we find categories dedicated to specific types of instruments. This includes specialized subheadings for oscilloscopes and oscillographs, instruments designed for measuring or detecting ionizing radiations, and apparatus specifically engineered for telecommunications testing. Additionally, a dedicated subheading exists for parts and accessories, acknowledging the importance of ancillary components in maintaining and utilizing these advanced instruments. This hierarchical structure allows for granular classification based on the primary function and application of the device.

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