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 1,043 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jun 2019 and Jul 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 146 shipments, followed by LEICA GEOSYSTEMS INC and TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED. The leading supplier is LEICA GEOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES PTE, with 68 shipments, followed by TECHNOCOM SYSTEMS SDN BHD and STABILA LASER INSTRUMENT CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and MALAYSIA, arriving primarily at LOS ANGELES, CA. Import volume has held steady over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
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 67 shipments, followed by STABILA LASER INSTRUMENT CO LTD → STABILA INC (40) and STABILA MESSGERATE → STABILA INC (38).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| STABILA INC | 146 |
| LEICA GEOSYSTEMS INC | 93 |
| TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED | 88 |
| ROBERT BOSCH TOOL CORP | 35 |
| TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS INC | 35 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LEICA GEOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES PTE | 68 |
| TECHNOCOM SYSTEMS SDN BHD | 46 |
| STABILA LASER INSTRUMENT CO LTD | 40 |
| TIANJIN OPTICAL PRECISION INSTRUMEN | 40 |
| STABILA MESSGERATE | 38 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 495 |
| MALAYSIA | 128 |
| SINGAPORE | 96 |
| BELGIUM | 41 |
| VIET NAM | 41 |
| INDIA | 40 |
| JAPAN | 26 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 24 |
| GERMANY | 20 |
| THAILAND | 18 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 307 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 173 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 166 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 105 |
| TACOMA, WA | 62 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 51 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 45 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 41 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 23 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 21 |
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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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 146 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, TECHNOCOM SYSTEMS SDN BHD, STABILA LASER INSTRUMENT CO LTD, TIANJIN OPTICAL PRECISION INSTRUMEN, and STABILA MESSGERATE.
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 1,043 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 901530, spanning Jun 2019 to Jul 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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