HS Code:
The 'Other instruments, appliances and machines' category, classified under HS Code 9031, encompasses a wide range of measuring, checking, and testing instruments and appliances not elsewhere specified in the Harmonized System. This includes devices such as profile projectors, coordinate measuring machines, and other precision tools used across industries like manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and research. These products are critical for quality control, safety compliance, and innovation in industrial processes.
Total Trade Volume
USD 25.3 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
4.5%
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA)
Growing demand for precision instruments in automation
Increased trade volume due to Industry 4.0 adoption and smart manufacturing initiatives globally.
2021-2022
Shift towards digital and IoT-enabled devices
Rising exports of smart testing and measuring tools, particularly from tech hubs like Japan and South Korea.
2020-2022
Supply chain diversification
Manufacturers relocating production to Southeast Asia to mitigate risks from geopolitical tensions and trade wars.
2019-2022
The European Union introduced stricter certification requirements for precision instruments to ensure safety and interoperability across member states.
March 2023
Potential short-term trade delays for non-compliant exporters but long-term improvement in product quality and market trust.
Negotiations in late 2022 resulted in reduced tariffs on specific testing instruments, easing trade tensions between the two largest economies.
December 2022
Boosted exports from China to the US, with an expected 5% increase in trade volume for this category in 2023.
A leading German manufacturer unveiled a new line of AI-powered coordinate measuring machines, setting a new industry benchmark.
June 2023
Likely to reinforce Germany’s dominance in this category, driving export growth in high-end markets.