XVIII Optical, photographic, measuring, medical instruments; clocks; musical instruments

Subcategories of XVIII Optical, photographic, measuring, medical instruments; clocks; musical instruments

• 90Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories

  Schedule B code 90 covers instruments and equipment used to generate, manipulate, or display visual images, such as cameras, photographic lenses, microscopes, telescopes, projectors, cinematographic cameras, and related accessories and parts. The category includes both domestic and imported items designed for optical, photographic, or cinematographic applications.

• 91Clocks and watches and parts thereof

  Schedule B code 91 covers clocks and watches, including mechanical, electronic and battery-operated timepieces, as well as their components, cases, straps and accessories. It is used for United States export reporting of these items.

• 92Musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles

  The Schedule B code 92 designates all musical instruments, ranging from stringed, wind, and percussion items to electronic and accessory equipment, for statistical tracking of U.S. exports. It covers manufactured instruments, parts, and related accessories, enabling agencies to monitor trade volumes and values in the global music market.

Frequently asked questions

What is HS 2022 XVIII?

HS 2022 XVIII is "Optical, photographic, measuring, medical instruments; clocks; musical instruments". Schedule B code XVIII covers optical, photographic and cinematographic equipment and measuring instruments, encompassing devices such as cameras, lenses, microscopes, telescopes, spectrometers, surveying tools and related accessories used for visual imaging, light manipulation and precise measurement. This classification groups items that capture or analyze images and those that provide quantitative data in scientific, industrial or consumer applications.

What does HS 2022 XVIII include?

XVIII Optical, photographic, measuring, medical instruments; clocks; musical instruments contains 3 direct subcategories: 90 Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories; 91 Clocks and watches and parts thereof; 92 Musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles.

What is the parent category of XVIII?

XVIII Optical, photographic, measuring, medical instruments; clocks; musical instruments sits under XVIII Optical, photographic, measuring, medical instruments; clocks; musical instruments in the HS 2022 hierarchy.