Hierarchy

18Section XVIII — OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS

9000000000OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF

9031000000Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; profile projectors

9031800000Other instruments, appliances and machines

9031802000For measuring or checking geometrical quantities

9031808000Other

Duties & Measures

Third Country Duty0.000 %

Base rate (erga omnes)

Applies to all third countries without preferential agreement

0.000 %

Preferential rates(52)

+42

Preferential rates - 52 Origin
Origin	Savings	Trade agreement	Details
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods1007 0.000 %	—	—	2
CARIFORUM1033 0.000 %EU-CARIFORUM EPA	—	EU-CARIFORUM EPA
Eastern and Southern Africa States1034 0.000 %ESA Interim EPA	—	ESA Interim EPA
SADC EPA1035 0.000 %SADC EPA	—	SADC EPA
Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part.2000 0.000 %	—	—
GSP-EBA2005 0.000 %Everything But Arms	—	Everything But Arms
European Economic Area2012 0.000 %EEA Agreement	—	EEA Agreement	1
GSP Standard2020 0.000 %Generalised Scheme of Preferences	—	Generalised Scheme of Preferences

Airworthiness tariff suspension(1)

inherited from 9031000000

ERGA OMNES

0.000 %1Regulation 1517/182018-11-01

1 certificate(s) required

C119Other certificates

Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate

Measure not applicable

CD333The autonomous Common Customs Tariff duties laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 for parts, components and other goods of a kind to be incorporated in or used for aircraft and parts thereof in the course of their manufacture, repair, maintenance, rebuilding, modification or conversion is suspended. In order to benefit from the suspension, the declarant shall present to the customs authorities an Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1, as set out in Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, or an equivalent certificate. The certificates which are deemed to be equivalent to Authorised Release Certificates are listed in Annex II to the Regulation (EU) 2018/1517.

Low-value consignment customs duty(2)

inherited from 9000000000

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EURRegulation 0382/262026-07-01

TM01066From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, a customs duty of EUR 3 per item in a consignment the intrinsic value of which does not exceed a total of EUR 150 shall apply instead of the relief eliminated pursuant to Article 1 of this Regulation, where: (a) the importation of the goods is exempt from VAT in accordance with Article 143(1), point (ca), of Directive 2006/112/EC; or (b) the goods are in a postal consignment as defined in Article 1, point (24), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446.

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EUR4Regulation 0382/262026-11-01

4 certificate(s) required

C127Other certificates

Merchant product identifier

C128Other certificates

Non-standardised manufacturer product identifier

C129Other certificates

Standardised manufacturer product identifier

Y081Particular provisions

No standardised manufacturer product identifier for the declared product exists

Import not allowed

Import control(8)

Belarus

Regulation 0765/062025-07-20

3 certificate(s) required

Y759Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the Common Military List of the European Union

Y757Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 1aa.1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1aa.2a)

Y758Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 1aa paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 do not apply (see contractual exemptions in article 1aa paragraph 2b)

Import/export not allowed after control

CD966It shall be prohibited to purchase, import or transfer, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in the Common Military List of the European Union (“Common Military List”) into the Union if they originate in Belarus or are exported from Belarus. (Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 - Article 1aa.1)

Belarus

Regulation 0765/062025-02-25

4 certificate(s) required

Y727Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 1ra paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1ra paragraph 3)

Y728Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 1ra paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1ra paragraph 4)

L152Import certificate/licence

Import authorisation by virtue of article 1ra paragraph 10 of Council Regulation (EU) 765/2006

Y870Particular provisions

Goods entered the territory of the customs union of the EU and presented to customs authorities prior to the entry into force or to applicability date of the present sanction, whichever is latest (see Article 8f of Regulation (EU) No 765/2006)

Import/export not allowed after control

CD925It shall be prohibited to purchase, import, or transfer into the Union, directly or indirectly, goods which allow Belarus to diversify its sources of revenue, thereby enabling its involvement in the Russian aggression against Ukraine, as listed in Annex XXVII, if they originate in Belarus or are exported from Belarus. Article 1ra - Regulation (EU) 765/2006 (COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2024/1865)

Import control -mercury(1)

All third countries

Regulation 0852/172025-12-31

2 certificate(s) required

Y924Particular provisions

Goods not concerned by Regulation (EU) 2017/852

Y969Particular provisions

Mercury-added products essential for civil protection and military uses; or intended for research, calibration of instrumentation or for use as reference standard (Article 5 (2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/852)

Import/export not allowed after control

CD799The export and import of the mercury-added products set out in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2017/852 shall be prohibited according to Article 5 of Regulation (EU) 2017/852. The prohibition laid down in the first paragraph shall not apply to any of the following mercury-added products: (a) products that are essential for civil protection and military uses; (b) products for research, for calibration of instrumentation, or for use as a reference standard.

Import control -restricted goods & technologies(2)

Iran

Regulation 0267/122017-10-23

1 certificate(s) required

Y966Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Missile Technology Control Regime list - Annex III of Reg. (EU) 267/2012)

Import/export not allowed after control

CD971Annex III (MG footnotes) shall list the items, including goods and technology, contained in the Missile Technology Control Regime list (Council regulation 267/2012).

CD985If the goods declared are described in footnote "MG" linked to the measure (article 4a, article 4c of the Council regulation 267/2012): It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in Annex III or any other item that the Member State determines could contribute to the development of nuclear weapon delivery systems, whether or not originating in the Union, to any Iranian person, entity or body or for use in Iran. It shall be prohibited to purchase, import or transport from Iran, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in Annex III whether the item concerned originates in Iran or not.

MG6361B001e, 1B001f, 1B001g

MG669M9B2b

MG686M2B2, M9B1, M10B1

MG690M2B1, M2B2, M9B1

MG731M15B2

MG732M15B4b

MG734M15B4

MG735M2B2, M3B2, M20B2

MG747M9A2

MG748M11A2

MG755M17B1

MG758M9A3, M9A5

MG760M2A1d, M9A6, M9A8

MG762M9A3

North Korea

Regulation 1509/172017-09-01

1 certificate(s) required

Y920Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure

Import/export not allowed after control

CD995If the declared goods are described in the footnotes linked to the measure, export/import is not allowed.

DU181Goods 3A002c from the dual use list.

DU182Goods 3A002e from the dual use list.

DU202Goods 3B002 from the dual use list.

DU232Goods 5B001 from the dual use list.

DU261Goods 6B007 from the dual use list.

DU262Goods 6B008 from the dual use list.

DU263Goods 6B108 from the dual use list.

DU277Goods 7A001 from the dual use list.

DU278Goods 7A002 from the dual use list.

DU279Goods 7A003 from the dual use list.

DU284Goods 7A101 from the dual use list.

DU293Goods 7B001 from the dual use list.

DU298Goods 7B103 from the dual use list.

DU356Goods 9B002 from the dual use list.

DU357Goods 9B003 from the dual use list.

DU359Goods 9B005 from the dual use list.

DU360Goods 9B006 from the dual use list.

DU361Goods 9B007 from the dual use list.

DU362Goods 9B008 from the dual use list.

DU366Goods 9B115 from the dual use list.

DU456Goods 1B001f from the dual use list.

DU561Goods 2B119b from the dual use list.

DU642Goods 9B010 from the dual use list.

DU658Goods 1A004 from the dual use list.

Import/export restriction -Common Military List(1)

Russia

Regulation 0833/142025-07-20

2 certificate(s) required

Y759Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the Common Military List of the European Union

Y692Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 4 paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 do not apply (see exemptions in article 4 paragraph 2)

Import/export not allowed after control

TM01028It shall be prohibited to: (a) export, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in the Common Military List of the European Union, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia; (b) import, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in the Common Military List into the Union if they originate in Russia or are exported from Russia.

Restriction on entry into free circulation(5)

inherited from 9000000000

Iraq

—Regulation 1210/032003-05-23

4053Optical, photographic or cinematographic apparatus, between 50 and 100 years old, other than those covered by the additional codes 4008, 4010, 4011, 4013, 4023, 4040 - 4048

TM570The following shall be prohibited: a) the import of or the introduction into the territory of the Community of, and b) the dealing in, Iraqi cultural property and other items of archaeological, historical, cultural, rare scientific and religious importance, if they have been illegally removed from locations in Iraq, in particular, if: i) the items form an integral part of either the public collections listed in the inventories of Iraqi museums, archives or libraries' conservation collection, or the inventories of Iraqi religious institutions, or ii) there exists reasonable suspicion that the goods have been removed from Iraq without the consent of their legitimate owner or have been removed in breach of Iraq's laws and regulations. These prohibitions shall not apply if it is shown that either: a) the cultural items were exported from Iraq prior to 6 August 1990; or b) the cultural items are being returned to Iraqi institutions in accordance with the objective of safe return as set out in paragraph 7 of UNSC Resolution 1483 (2003).

Iraq

—Regulation 1210/032003-05-23

4099Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1210/2003 (OJ L 169): no restrictions

North Korea

Regulation 1509/172019-07-01

1 certificate(s) required

Y970Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Annex II, Part VI of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509)

Import/export not allowed after control

CD972If the goods declared are described in the "MG" footnote linked to the measure import, purchase or transfer, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in Annex II from the DPRK, whether or not originating in the DPRK shall be prohibited (Article 3.1.(c) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509).

MG798All environmental test chambers capable of simulating flight conditions (temperature, pressure, shock and vibration) except those used for civilian aircraft safety purposes

Syria

—Regulation 1332/132025-05-29

4053Optical, photographic or cinematographic apparatus, between 50 and 100 years old, other than those covered by the additional codes 4008, 4010, 4011, 4013, 4023, 4040 - 4048

TM572It shall be prohibited to import, export, or transfer Syrian cultural property goods and other goods of archaeological, historical, cultural, rare scientific or religious importance, including those listed in Annex XI of Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the goods have been removed from Syria without the consent of their legitimate owner or have been removed in breach of Syrian law or international law, in particular if the goods form an integral part of either the public collections listed in the inventories of the conservation collections of Syrian museums, archives or libraries, or the inventories of Syrian religious institutions. The prohibition shall not apply if it is demonstrated that: (a) the goods were exported from Syria prior to 9 May 2011; or (b) the goods are being safely returned to their legitimate owners in Syria.

Syria

—Regulation 1332/132025-05-29

4098Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1332/2013 (OJ L 335): no restrictions

Start date: 2017-01-01

Description & Classification

Common misclassifications

9031802000: for measuring or checking geometrical quantities

Classification tips

other measuring or checking instruments, appliances or machines

Typical uses

measuring or checking

Sample products

Measuring or checking instrument, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 90

Regulatory notes

NENC9031Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; profile projectors

Additional noteAdditional Notes to Chapter 90

1. For the purposes of heading 9001, the expression 'optical fibres, optical fibre bundles and cables' means optical fibres, optical fibre bundles and cables of glass or plastics, consisting of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electrical conductors or fitted with connectors. 2. For the purposes of subheading 9013 20 00, 'lasers' includes laser diodes but does not include laser diode assemblies of heading 8541. 3. For the purposes of heading 9025, 'hydrometers and similar floating instruments, thermometers, pyrometers, barometers, hygrometers and psychrometers' include those combined with recording devices but do not include those combined with any other instrument (for example: thermo-hygrographs combining a thermometer and hygrometer). 4. For the purposes of heading 9031, 'profile projectors' means instruments which project a magnified silhouette of a workpiece on to a screen so that the accuracy of the profile may be verified. This term does not include other optical projectors (heading 9008 or 9010).

Non-preferential origin

value_added

Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors.

CTH; or 45% value added rule

value_added

Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors.

CTH; or 45% value added rule

Residual rule

Where the country of origin cannot be determined by application of the primary rules, the country of origin of the goods shall be the country in which the major portion of the materials originated, as determined on the basis of the value of the materials.

Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446

FAQ

What is the EU customs duty for Other (9031808000)?

The third country duty (erga omnes) for Other is 0.000 %. This rate applies to imports from countries without a preferential trade agreement with the EU.

Are there tariff preferences for Other (9031808000)?

Yes, 49 tariff preferences are available for this code. Preferential rates apply to imports from countries with a trade agreement with the EU.

Are import controls required for Other (9031808000)?

Yes, 11 import control measure(s) apply to this code (e.g. CITES, REACH, sanitary controls, etc.).

How many BTIs (Binding Tariff Information) exist for Other (9031808000)?

615 BTIs have been issued for this TARIC code by EU Member States customs authorities.

What products are classified under code 9031808000?

TARIC code 9031808000 (Other) covers the following products: Measuring or checking instrument, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 90, Measuring or checking machine, not for measuring or checking geometrical quantities.

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Hierarchy

18Section XVIII — OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS

9000000000OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF

9031000000Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; profile projectors

9031800000Other instruments, appliances and machines

9031802000For measuring or checking geometrical quantities

9031808000Other

Duties & Measures

Third Country Duty0.000 %

Base rate (erga omnes)

Applies to all third countries without preferential agreement

0.000 %

Preferential rates(52)

+42

Preferential rates - 52 Origin
Origin	Savings	Trade agreement	Details
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods1007 0.000 %	—	—	2
CARIFORUM1033 0.000 %EU-CARIFORUM EPA	—	EU-CARIFORUM EPA
Eastern and Southern Africa States1034 0.000 %ESA Interim EPA	—	ESA Interim EPA
SADC EPA1035 0.000 %SADC EPA	—	SADC EPA
Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part.2000 0.000 %	—	—
GSP-EBA2005 0.000 %Everything But Arms	—	Everything But Arms
European Economic Area2012 0.000 %EEA Agreement	—	EEA Agreement	1
GSP Standard2020 0.000 %Generalised Scheme of Preferences	—	Generalised Scheme of Preferences

Airworthiness tariff suspension(1)

inherited from 9031000000

ERGA OMNES

0.000 %1Regulation 1517/182018-11-01

1 certificate(s) required

C119Other certificates

Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate

Measure not applicable

Low-value consignment customs duty(2)

inherited from 9000000000

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EURRegulation 0382/262026-07-01

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EUR4Regulation 0382/262026-11-01

4 certificate(s) required

C127Other certificates

Merchant product identifier

C128Other certificates

Non-standardised manufacturer product identifier

C129Other certificates

Standardised manufacturer product identifier

Y081Particular provisions

No standardised manufacturer product identifier for the declared product exists

Import not allowed

Import control(8)

Belarus

Regulation 0765/062025-07-20

3 certificate(s) required

Y759Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the Common Military List of the European Union

Y757Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 1aa.1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1aa.2a)

Y758Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 1aa paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 do not apply (see contractual exemptions in article 1aa paragraph 2b)

Import/export not allowed after control

Belarus

Regulation 0765/062025-02-25

4 certificate(s) required

Y727Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 1ra paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1ra paragraph 3)

Y728Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 1ra paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1ra paragraph 4)

L152Import certificate/licence

Import authorisation by virtue of article 1ra paragraph 10 of Council Regulation (EU) 765/2006

Y870Particular provisions

Import/export not allowed after control

Import control -mercury(1)

All third countries

Regulation 0852/172025-12-31

2 certificate(s) required

Y924Particular provisions

Goods not concerned by Regulation (EU) 2017/852

Y969Particular provisions

Import/export not allowed after control

Import control -restricted goods & technologies(2)

Iran

Regulation 0267/122017-10-23

1 certificate(s) required

Y966Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Missile Technology Control Regime list - Annex III of Reg. (EU) 267/2012)

Import/export not allowed after control

CD971Annex III (MG footnotes) shall list the items, including goods and technology, contained in the Missile Technology Control Regime list (Council regulation 267/2012).

MG6361B001e, 1B001f, 1B001g

MG669M9B2b

MG686M2B2, M9B1, M10B1

MG690M2B1, M2B2, M9B1

MG731M15B2

MG732M15B4b

MG734M15B4

MG735M2B2, M3B2, M20B2

MG747M9A2

MG748M11A2

MG755M17B1

MG758M9A3, M9A5

MG760M2A1d, M9A6, M9A8

MG762M9A3

North Korea

Regulation 1509/172017-09-01

1 certificate(s) required

Y920Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure

Import/export not allowed after control

CD995If the declared goods are described in the footnotes linked to the measure, export/import is not allowed.

DU181Goods 3A002c from the dual use list.

DU182Goods 3A002e from the dual use list.

DU202Goods 3B002 from the dual use list.

DU232Goods 5B001 from the dual use list.

DU261Goods 6B007 from the dual use list.

DU262Goods 6B008 from the dual use list.

DU263Goods 6B108 from the dual use list.

DU277Goods 7A001 from the dual use list.

DU278Goods 7A002 from the dual use list.

DU279Goods 7A003 from the dual use list.

DU284Goods 7A101 from the dual use list.

DU293Goods 7B001 from the dual use list.

DU298Goods 7B103 from the dual use list.

DU356Goods 9B002 from the dual use list.

DU357Goods 9B003 from the dual use list.

DU359Goods 9B005 from the dual use list.

DU360Goods 9B006 from the dual use list.

DU361Goods 9B007 from the dual use list.

DU362Goods 9B008 from the dual use list.

DU366Goods 9B115 from the dual use list.

DU456Goods 1B001f from the dual use list.

DU561Goods 2B119b from the dual use list.

DU642Goods 9B010 from the dual use list.

DU658Goods 1A004 from the dual use list.

Import/export restriction -Common Military List(1)

Russia

Regulation 0833/142025-07-20

2 certificate(s) required

Y759Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the Common Military List of the European Union

Y692Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 4 paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 do not apply (see exemptions in article 4 paragraph 2)

Import/export not allowed after control

Restriction on entry into free circulation(5)

inherited from 9000000000

Iraq

—Regulation 1210/032003-05-23

4053Optical, photographic or cinematographic apparatus, between 50 and 100 years old, other than those covered by the additional codes 4008, 4010, 4011, 4013, 4023, 4040 - 4048

Iraq

—Regulation 1210/032003-05-23

4099Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1210/2003 (OJ L 169): no restrictions

North Korea

Regulation 1509/172019-07-01

1 certificate(s) required

Y970Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Annex II, Part VI of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509)

Import/export not allowed after control

MG798All environmental test chambers capable of simulating flight conditions (temperature, pressure, shock and vibration) except those used for civilian aircraft safety purposes

Syria

—Regulation 1332/132025-05-29

4053Optical, photographic or cinematographic apparatus, between 50 and 100 years old, other than those covered by the additional codes 4008, 4010, 4011, 4013, 4023, 4040 - 4048

Syria

—Regulation 1332/132025-05-29

4098Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1332/2013 (OJ L 335): no restrictions

Start date: 2017-01-01

Trade Statistics

Description & Classification

Common misclassifications

9031802000: for measuring or checking geometrical quantities

Classification tips

other measuring or checking instruments, appliances or machines

Typical uses

measuring or checking

Sample products

Measuring or checking instrument, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 90

Associated BTIs

Associated Rulings

CJEU Case Law

Regulatory notes

NENC9031Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; profile projectors

Additional noteAdditional Notes to Chapter 90

Non-preferential origin

value_added

Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors.

CTH; or 45% value added rule

value_added

Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors.

CTH; or 45% value added rule

Residual rule

Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446

FAQ

What is the EU customs duty for Other (9031808000)?

The third country duty (erga omnes) for Other is 0.000 %. This rate applies to imports from countries without a preferential trade agreement with the EU.

Are there tariff preferences for Other (9031808000)?

Yes, 49 tariff preferences are available for this code. Preferential rates apply to imports from countries with a trade agreement with the EU.

Are import controls required for Other (9031808000)?

Yes, 11 import control measure(s) apply to this code (e.g. CITES, REACH, sanitary controls, etc.).

How many BTIs (Binding Tariff Information) exist for Other (9031808000)?

615 BTIs have been issued for this TARIC code by EU Member States customs authorities.

What products are classified under code 9031808000?

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Chapter noteChapter 90 — Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; Parts and accessories thereof

This chapter does not cover: articles for general technical purposes (e.g. pumps of heading 8413, metal or graphite packings of heading 8484), parts of general use as defined in Note 2 to Section XV (base metal) or similar parts of plastics (Chapter 39), transfer pumps of heading 8413, or weighing machinery of heading 8423. Note 2 (Parts and accessories): Parts and accessories which are goods included in any heading of this chapter or of Chapter 84, 85 or 91 are classified in their respective headings. Other parts and accessories solely or principally used with instruments of this chapter are classified in heading 9033. The chapter covers a very broad range from lenses and prisms (heading 9001) through microscopes, telescopes, lasers, navigational instruments, drawing instruments, measuring instruments, medical instruments, to X-ray apparatus and physical/chemical analysis instruments.

Section noteNotes to Section XVIII — Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; Clocks and watches; Musical instruments; Parts and accessories thereof

1. This Section does not cover: (a) articles of a kind used in machines, appliances or for other technical uses, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber (heading 4016), of leather or of composition leather (heading 4205) or of textile material (heading 5911); (b) supporting belts or other support articles of textile material whose intended effect on the organ to be supported or held derives solely from their elasticity (for example, maternity belts, thoracic support bandages, abdominal support bandages, supports for joints or muscles) (Section XI); (c) refractory goods of heading 6903; ceramics for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses of heading 6909; (d) glass mirrors, not optically worked, of heading 7009, or mirrors of base metal or of precious metal, not being optical elements (heading 8306 or Chapter 71); (e) goods of heading 7007, 7008, 7011, 7014, 7015 or 7017; (f) parts of general use, as defined in Note 2 to Section XV, of base metal (Section XV) or similar goods of plastics (Chapter 39); however, articles specially designed for use exclusively as parts of specific instruments or apparatus are excluded from this category; (g) pumps, compressors and fans (heading 8413, 8414 or 8421); (h) weighing machinery (heading 8423); lifting machinery (headings 8425 to 8428); (ij) paper- or paperboard-cutting machines (heading 8441); fittings for adjusting work or tools on machine tools or water-jet cutting machines, of heading 8466, including fittings with optical devices for reading scales (e.g. 'optical' dividing heads) but not those which are in themselves essentially optical instruments (e.g. alignment telescopes); (k) articles of Chapter 95. 2. Subject to Note 1 above, parts and accessories for machines, apparatus, instruments or articles of this Section are to be classified according to the following rules: (a) parts and accessories which are goods included in any of the headings of this Section or of Section XV, XVI or XVII are in all cases to be classified in their respective headings; (b) other parts and accessories, if suitable for use solely or principally with a particular kind of machine, instrument or apparatus, or with a number of machines, instruments or apparatus of the same heading, are to be classified with the machines, instruments or apparatus of that kind; (c) all other parts and accessories are to be classified in heading 9033.

Trade Statistics

Imports

€0

Exports

€0

Balance

+€0

Import €/kg

€135.81/kg

Export €/kg

€180.05/kg

Market concentration (HHI)

2,327

Moderate

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Third-country sourcing partners

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€2.5B	6.5Mt	€392.12/kg	33.3%
2	🇨🇳 China	€1.9B	38.4Mt	€49.92/kg	25.1%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.3B	3.0Mt	€424.15/kg	16.3%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.1B	6.0Mt	€179.96/kg	14.1%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€861.7M	6.1Mt	€141.74/kg	11.3%

Export markets

Third-country target markets

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€3.8B	18.0Mt	€210.96/kg	38.4%
2	🇨🇳 China	€3.4B	18.1Mt	€186.95/kg	34.2%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.4B	10.7Mt	€127.87/kg	13.8%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€667.0M	4.3Mt	€155.60/kg	6.7%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€470.1M	1.7Mt	€274.77/kg	4.7%
6	🇮🇳 India	€206.7M	1.4Mt	€143.49/kg	2.1%

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Imports

€0

Exports

€0

Balance

+€0

Import €/kg

€135.81/kg

Export €/kg

€180.05/kg

Market concentration (HHI)

2,327

Moderate

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Third-country sourcing partners

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€2.5B	6.5Mt	€392.12/kg	33.3%
2	🇨🇳 China	€1.9B	38.4Mt	€49.92/kg	25.1%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€1.3B	3.0Mt	€424.15/kg	16.3%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.1B	6.0Mt	€179.96/kg	14.1%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€861.7M	6.1Mt	€141.74/kg	11.3%

Export markets

Third-country target markets

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€3.8B	18.0Mt	€210.96/kg	38.4%
2	🇨🇳 China	€3.4B	18.1Mt	€186.95/kg	34.2%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.4B	10.7Mt	€127.87/kg	13.8%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€667.0M	4.3Mt	€155.60/kg	6.7%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€470.1M	1.7Mt	€274.77/kg	4.7%
6	🇮🇳 India	€206.7M	1.4Mt	€143.49/kg	2.1%

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