Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, levels (HS 901530)
Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, levels (HS 901530) has 1,234 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jun 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, levels is STABILA INC, with 187 shipments, followed by LEICA GEOSYSTEMS INC and TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED. The leading supplier is LEICA GEOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES PTE, with 84 shipments, followed by STABILA MESSGERATE and TECHNOCOM SYSTEMS SDN BHD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and MALAYSIA, arriving primarily at LOS ANGELES, CA. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/901530-surveying-including-photogrammetrical-surveying-hydrographic-oceanographic-hydrological-meteorological-or-geop
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, levels (HS 901530), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is LEICA GEOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES PTE → LEICA GEOSYSTEMS INC with 83 shipments, followed by STABILA MESSGERATE → STABILA INC (59) and TECHNOCOM SYSTEMS SDN BHD → TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED (40).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| STABILA INC | 187 |
| LEICA GEOSYSTEMS INC | 110 |
| TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED | 107 |
| ROBERT BOSCH TOOL CORP | 44 |
| TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS INC | 41 |
| ROBERT BOSCH POWER TOOL | 36 |
| BLACK & DECKER POWER TOOLS | 33 |
| TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEM | 31 |
| SCET USA | 30 |
| XUZHOU ZEZHENG TRADE CO LTD | 29 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LEICA GEOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES PTE | 84 |
| STABILA MESSGERATE | 59 |
| TECHNOCOM SYSTEMS SDN BHD | 53 |
| TIANJIN OPTICAL PRECISION INSTRUMEN | 48 |
| CHANGZHO USA BILA LASER INSTRUMENT CO LTD | 43 |
| STABILA LASER INSTRUMENT CO LTD | 43 |
| CHANGZHOU HUADA KEJIE OPTO ELECTRO INSTRUMENT CO LTD | 38 |
| TECHNOCOM SYSTEM SDN BHD | 35 |
| VENTURE TECHNOCOM SYSTEM SDN BHD | 33 |
| MYZOX CO LTD | 31 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 572 |
| MALAYSIA | 154 |
| SINGAPORE | 116 |
| BELGIUM | 57 |
| INDIA | 48 |
| VIET NAM | 45 |
| JAPAN | 32 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 30 |
| TAIWAN | 22 |
| GERMANY | 21 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 351 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 211 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 196 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 124 |
| TACOMA, WA | 72 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 65 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 55 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 50 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 29 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 22 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 901530 — Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, levels. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Other six-digit codes in HS 9015: Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, levels
Who imports Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, levels (HS 901530)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, levels include STABILA INC, LEICA GEOSYSTEMS INC, TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED, ROBERT BOSCH TOOL CORP, and TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, levels?
STABILA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, levels (HS 901530), with 187 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, levels?
Leading suppliers shipping Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, levels (HS 901530) to the U.S. include LEICA GEOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES PTE, STABILA MESSGERATE, TECHNOCOM SYSTEMS SDN BHD, TIANJIN OPTICAL PRECISION INSTRUMEN, and CHANGZHO USA BILA LASER INSTRUMENT CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, levels are there?
ImportDoor has 1,234 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 901530, spanning Jun 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, levels imported from?
Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, levels is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, MALAYSIA, and SINGAPORE.
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