About HS Code 902920
This category covers instruments specifically designed for measuring speed and rotational velocity, alongside stroboscopes used for analyzing periodic motion. These devices are critical across numerous sectors: automotive for vehicle speedometers, industrial machinery for monitoring motor and turbine speeds (tachometers), and scientific research for motion analysis. Importers range from automotive assembly plants and industrial equipment manufacturers to research institutions and marine vessel builders. Exporters are typically countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities in electronics, optics, and precision mechanics. The demand for these instruments is driven by safety regulations, performance monitoring, quality control, and the need for accurate operational data in various high-speed or rotational applications.
Products Under This Code
Automotive speedometers, digital tachometers, analog tachometers, laser tachometers, handheld stroboscopes, industrial stroboscopes, bicycle speedometers, marine speed logs
Real World Examples
VDO speedometers, Fluke tachometers, Testo stroboscopes, Motogadget motoscope, Autometer tachometers
Common Misclassification
May be confused with general measuring instruments (9030) or specific vehicle parts (8708) if not clearly identifiable as a standalone speed indicator or tachometer.
Products Classified Under 9029.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.
Trade Overview
Germany, Japan, and China are leading exporters, with the USA and various European countries being major importers for automotive and industrial sectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 902920?
HS code 902920 covers: Meters; speed indicators and tachometers; stroboscopes. This category covers instruments specifically designed for measuring speed and rotational velocity, alongside stroboscopes used for analyzing periodic motion. These devices are critical across numerous sectors: automotive for vehicle speedometers, industrial machinery for monitoring motor and turbine speeds (tachometers), and scientific research for motion analysis. Importers range from automotive assembly plants and industrial equipment manufacturers to research institutions and marine vessel builders. Exporters are typically countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities in electronics, optics, and precision mechanics. The demand for these instruments is driven by safety regulations, performance monitoring, quality control, and the need for accurate operational data in various high-speed or rotational applications.
What products fall under HS code 902920?
Automotive speedometers, digital tachometers, analog tachometers, laser tachometers, handheld stroboscopes, industrial stroboscopes, bicycle speedometers, marine speed logs
What are common misclassifications for HS code 902920?
May be confused with general measuring instruments (9030) or specific vehicle parts (8708) if not clearly identifiable as a standalone speed indicator or tachometer.
How is HS code 902920 structured?
HS code 902920 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (29) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.