HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9028.20 – Meters; liquid supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof
HS code 9028.20 is the 6-digit subheading for meters, liquid supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof. It is used for residential water meters, industrial water meters, fuel dispensers (metering part), oil flow meters and chemical liquid meters.
What HS 9028.20 covers
This HS code encompasses meters used for measuring the supply or production of liquids, along with their calibrating instruments. These meters are indispensable for water utilities, petroleum industries, chemical processing, and various commercial applications, ensuring accurate billing, inventory management, and process control. They are crucial for municipal water distribution, fuel dispensing, and monitoring liquid raw material consumption in manufacturing, playing a vital role in resource accountability. Importers include water authorities, oil and gas companies, industrial facilities, and agricultural enterprises. Exporters are specialized manufacturers of fluid metering technology. Key attributes include measurement accuracy, resistance to corrosion, compliance with regulatory standards, and integration with smart infrastructure, all essential for their global trade.
- Covers
- Residential water meters
- Industrial water meters
- Fuel dispensers (metering part)
- Oil flow meters
- Chemical liquid meters
- Electromagnetic water meters
- Liquid meter calibrators
- Examples
- Sensus iPERL
- Itron Aquadis+
- Neptune T-10
- Badger Meter Recordall
- Endress+Hauser Promag W
Codes often confused with 9028.20
Common mistake. Can be confused with general industrial flow meters (9026.10) if not explicitly for 'supply or production' metering, or with dispensing pumps (8413.11) if the metering function isn't the primary classification driver.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 902820, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 902820 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $369M 18% of world exports
- 2 Germany $243M 12% of world exports
- 3 France $242M 12% of world exports
World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $290M 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $178M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 France $154M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 9028.20 2
Brazil splits HS 9028.20 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9028.20.10 Liquid meters weighing 50 kg or lessDe peso inferior ou igual a 50 kg
- 9028.20.20 Liquid meters weighing over 50 kgDe peso superior a 50 kg
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.28 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9028.20
What is HS code 902820?
HS code 902820 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Meters; liquid supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof. This HS code encompasses meters used for measuring the supply or production of liquids, along with their calibrating instruments. These meters are indispensable for water utilities, petroleum industries, chemical processing, and various commercial applications, ensuring accurate billing, inventory management, and process control. They are crucial for municipal water distribution, fuel dispensing, and monitoring liquid raw material consumption in manufacturing, playing a vital role in resource accountability. Importers include water authorities, oil and gas companies, industrial facilities, and agricultural enterprises. Exporters are specialized manufacturers of fluid metering technology. Key attributes include measurement accuracy, resistance to corrosion, compliance with regulatory standards, and integration with smart infrastructure, all essential for their global trade.
What products fall under HS code 902820?
Residential water meters, Industrial water meters, Fuel dispensers (metering part), Oil flow meters, Chemical liquid meters, Electromagnetic water meters, Liquid meter calibrators
What are common misclassifications for HS code 902820?
Can be confused with general industrial flow meters (9026.10) if not explicitly for 'supply or production' metering, or with dispensing pumps (8413.11) if the metering function isn't the primary classification driver.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 902820?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 902820 in UN Comtrade data were China ($369M, 18% of world exports), Germany ($243M) and France ($242M). World exports came to about $2.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 902820?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 902820 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($290M, 15% of world imports), Germany ($178M) and France ($154M). World imports came to about $2.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 902820 structured?
HS code 902820 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (28) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 902820?
Brazil splits HS code 902820 into 2 NCM codes: 9028.20.10 (Liquid meters weighing 50 kg or less), 9028.20.20 (Liquid meters weighing over 50 kg). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.