U.S. imports of Oscilloscopes & Oscillographs (HS 903020) totaled $14.0M in August 2026, imported from 37 countries.
Importers of Oscilloscopes & Oscillographs paid $1.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.80% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Oscilloscopes & Oscillographs imports of $14.0M in August 2026 ran 23% above the year-to-date monthly average of $11.4M.
Last updated: August 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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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.
Subheading 8 of 11 in heading 9030
Subheading 903020 · $14.0M of $381.3M
ImportsExports
Imports
$14.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$15.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $139.7M of Oscilloscopes & Oscillographs and exported $200.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9030201000 | Oscilloscopes and Oscillographs, Except Telecomm | $11.0M | 11.78% | 96.30% | $1.3M |
| 9030200500 | Oscilloscopes and Oscillographs, Telecommunication | $580K | 12.11% | 98.94% | $70K |
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 | $15.5M |
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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Imports · August 2026
origin
Malaysia and Czech Republic together supply 73% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Germany 9.4%.
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rate provision · imports
2.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.80% of imports for consumption.