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U.S. imports of photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances (HS 901540) totaled $4.6M in May 2026, traded with 19 countries.
Importers of Photogrammetrical Surveying Instruments and Appliances paid $269K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $2.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Photogrammetrical Surveying Instruments and Appliances imports of $4.6M in May 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.0M.
Last updated: May 2026 dataPhotogrammetry instruments — which derive measurements from aerial or terrestrial imagery — occupy a specialized niche in geospatial and mapping workflows, used extensively in cartography, construction site modeling, and infrastructure inspection. The US schedule breaks this heading into electrical photogrammetrical instruments (9015404000) and non-electrical or residual types (9015408000), a distinction that affects both classification and duty treatment. Austria and Germany are the leading sources for US imports under this heading, reflecting the concentration of precision optical and geospatial instrument manufacturing in Central Europe. Importers should confirm whether specific systems — particularly drone-integrated or LiDAR-hybrid units — are properly classified here versus adjacent headings covering optical or electronic measuring instruments.
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Under the US tariff schedule, electrical photogrammetrical surveying instruments fall under 9015404000, while non-electrical and residual types are classified under 9015408000. The key distinction is whether the instrument's core measurement or data-capture function relies on electrical operation. Drone-based or digitally integrated photogrammetry systems typically qualify as electrical; traditional analog stereoplotters may not. Consult a licensed customs broker when the instrument combines both modes.
Imports from certain origins may be subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on country of origin. Austria and Germany, the leading suppliers to the US market, are not currently subject to Section 301 measures, but importers should verify the applicable duty treatment at the time of entry, as trade-remedy exposure can change. A licensed customs broker can confirm current applicability.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9015404000 | ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAMMETRICAL SURVEYING INST& APPLN | $2.2M | 6.50% | 64.96% | $146K |
| 9015408000 | PHOTOGRAMMETRICAL SURVEYING INST& APPLN, NESOI | $212K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $21K |
ELECTRICAL PHOTOGRAMMETRICAL SURVEYING INST& APPLN
PHOTOGRAMMETRICAL SURVEYING INST& APPLN, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9015400000 | PHOTOGRAMMETRICAL SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS & APPLNCES | $1.8M |
PHOTOGRAMMETRICAL SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS & APPLNCES
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INSTR & APPL F MEDICAL SURGICAL DENTAL VET, NESOI
HS 901890
MED NEEDLES. NESOI, CATHERERS ETC AND PARTS ETC
HS 901839
ARTIFICIAL JOINTS & PARTS & ACCESSORIES THEROF,NES
HS 902139
ELECTRO-DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS NESOI, AND PARTS ETC.
HS 901819
OZONE,OXYGEN,ETC THERAPY, RESPIRATION APPARATUS,PT
HS 901920
MEAS CHECKNG INSTRUMENT & MACH, NOT OPTICAL, NESOI
HS 903180
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $1.2M | $265K | -$932K |
| Ohio | $535K | $212K | -$323K |
| California | $6K | $490K | +$484K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORLANDO, FL | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $512K | -- | -$512K |
| SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | -- | $480K | +$480K |