HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9028.90 – Meters; parts and accessories of gas, liquid, electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof
HS code 9028.90 is the 6-digit subheading for meters, parts and accessories of gas, liquid, electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof. It is used for meter casings, LCD displays for meters, current transformers (CTs) for meters, voltage transformers (VTs) for meters and meter communication modules.
What HS 9028.90 covers
This category covers the essential parts and accessories for gas, liquid, and electricity supply or production meters, including their calibrating counterparts. The trade in these components is fundamental for the manufacturing, maintenance, and repair of utility meters worldwide. It includes everything from sophisticated electronic modules and communication boards to basic casings and display units. Importers are typically meter assembly plants, utility service providers, and specialized repair centers that require specific components to ensure the longevity and accuracy of their metering infrastructure. Exporters are often specialized component manufacturers, frequently located in countries with robust electronics and precision engineering industries. The global demand for these parts directly supports the continuous operation and upgrade of energy and resource management systems.
- Covers
- Meter casings
- LCD displays for meters
- Current transformers (CTs) for meters
- Voltage transformers (VTs) for meters
- Meter communication modules
- Meter calibration boards
- Meter terminal blocks
- Meter seals
- Examples
- Itron meter modules
- Landis+Gyr meter covers
- Siemens meter communication cards
- Elster meter displays
- Honeywell meter sensors
Codes often confused with 9028.90
Common mistake. Often confused with general electronic components (85xx) or plastic/metal parts (39xx, 73xx) if not clearly identifiable as specific to meters of heading 9028.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 902890, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 902890 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% 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 $724M 22% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $647M 20% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$460M 14% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $3.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $896M 27% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $465M 14% of world imports
- 3 Germany $206M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $3.3B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 9028.90 2
Brazil splits HS 9028.90 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9028.90.10 Parts and accessories of electricity metersDe contadores de eletricidade
- 9028.90.90 Parts and accessories of gas or liquid metersOutros
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 9028.90
What is HS code 902890?
HS code 902890 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Meters; parts and accessories of gas, liquid, electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof. This category covers the essential parts and accessories for gas, liquid, and electricity supply or production meters, including their calibrating counterparts. The trade in these components is fundamental for the manufacturing, maintenance, and repair of utility meters worldwide. It includes everything from sophisticated electronic modules and communication boards to basic casings and display units. Importers are typically meter assembly plants, utility service providers, and specialized repair centers that require specific components to ensure the longevity and accuracy of their metering infrastructure. Exporters are often specialized component manufacturers, frequently located in countries with robust electronics and precision engineering industries. The global demand for these parts directly supports the continuous operation and upgrade of energy and resource management systems.
What products fall under HS code 902890?
Meter casings, LCD displays for meters, current transformers (CTs) for meters, voltage transformers (VTs) for meters, meter communication modules, meter calibration boards, meter terminal blocks, meter seals
What are common misclassifications for HS code 902890?
Often confused with general electronic components (85xx) or plastic/metal parts (39xx, 73xx) if not clearly identifiable as specific to meters of heading 9028.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 902890?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 902890 in UN Comtrade data were China ($724M, 22% of world exports), Mexico ($647M) and Vietnam (about $460M). World exports came to about $3.3B, 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 902890?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 902890 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($896M, 27% of world imports), Mexico ($465M) and Germany ($206M). World imports came to about $3.3B, 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 902890 structured?
HS code 902890 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 902890?
Brazil splits HS code 902890 into 2 NCM codes: 9028.90.10 (Parts and accessories of electricity meters), 9028.90.90 (Parts and accessories of gas or liquid meters). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.