OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner — HS Code
Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines — other instruments
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HS Code
9031 — Measuring or checking instruments not specified elsewhere
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 90 — Optical, photographic, measuring instruments
Heading
9031 — Measuring or checking instruments not specified elsewhere
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — OBD scanners are measuring/diagnostic instruments, not auto accessories
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
View UK Trade Tariff commodityClassification Notes
OBD2 scanners, code readers, and diagnostic tools are 9031.80 as measuring instruments — not automotive accessories (8708). Professional vs consumer grade does not change the heading. Bluetooth OBD adapters that work with apps are also 9031.80.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
9031.80.38
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
9031.80.38
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
9031.80.38
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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