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HSChapter 90
U.S. exports of oscilloscopes & oscillographs (HS 903020) totaled $18.0M in July 2026.
Importers of Oscilloscopes & Oscillographs paid $1.0M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $9.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataOscilloscopes and oscillographs — essential test and measurement tools for visualizing electrical waveforms in electronics design, telecommunications, and manufacturing quality control — are split at the 10-digit level between telecommunications-grade instruments (9030200500) and those for other applications (9030201000 and 9030201500). Malaysia leads US import supply, followed by the United Kingdom, China, Czech Republic, and Singapore, reflecting the concentration of high-end test equipment manufacturing in Southeast Asia and Europe. Goods of Chinese origin in this heading are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a factor that has accelerated sourcing shifts toward Malaysia and other alternative origins.
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411 shipments/mo
The telecommunications sub-line (9030200500) covers oscilloscopes specifically designed or certified for use in telecommunications testing environments, such as those meeting ITU or ETSI standards for signal analysis. General-purpose bench oscilloscopes used in electronics R&D, manufacturing, or education fall under the non-telecommunications lines. The instrument's design specifications and intended application determine which line applies.
When an oscilloscope incorporates additional measurement functions (such as spectrum analysis or protocol decoding), classification is based on the instrument's essential character under GRI 3(b). If the primary marketed and designed function is oscilloscope/waveform display, it remains in 903020. If the spectrum analyzer function is equally prominent or dominant, classification in another Chapter 90 heading may be appropriate. A binding ruling from CBP is advisable for high-value, multifunctional instruments.
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Subheading 9 of 11 in heading 9030
Subheading 903020 · $10.5M of $434.8M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9030201000 | Oscilloscopes and Oscillographs, Except Telecomm | $16.3M | 8.82% | 75.05% | $1.4M |
| 9030200500 | Oscilloscopes and Oscillographs, Telecommunication | $148K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $15K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9030201500 | Oscilloscopes and Oscillographs | $18.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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$10.5MYoY · Pro
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$18.0MYoY · Pro
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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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3.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.70%.