HS Code for Glucometer: 9027.80.17
The HS code for glucometer is 9027.80.17. Import duty rates: EU 0%, US Free, UK 0%. Rates verified April 2026 against USITC HTS.
Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis — blood glucose analysers
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Glucometer sits under HS 9027.80.17 (9027 — Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis). China-origin goods may still face Section 301 surcharges on top of the MFN rate. EU MFN 0%, UK 0%.
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HS Code
9027 — Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis
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Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 90 — Optical, photographic, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus
Heading
9027 — Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — blood glucose meters perform electrochemical analysis of blood samples and are classified under 9027
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
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Blood glucose meters (glucometers) are classified under 9027.80 as instruments for electrochemical analysis. EU MDR 2017/745 classifies glucometers as Class IIb in vitro diagnostic devices — CE marking under IVDR 2017/746 is required. US FDA: Class II medical device requiring 510(k) clearance. Test strips are 3822 (diagnostic reagents) — classified separately. Continuous glucose monitors (CGM — Dexcom, FreeStyle Libre) are also 9027.80. CGM readers/receivers are 8517.62 or 9027.80 depending on whether they perform analysis or are pure displays. Insulin pumps are 9018.90.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
9027.80.17
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
9027.80.17
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
9027.80.17
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
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Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
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EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
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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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