HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9029.20 – Meters; speed indicators and tachometers; stroboscopes
HS code 9029.20 is the 6-digit subheading for meters, speed indicators and tachometers, stroboscopes. It is used for automotive speedometers, digital tachometers, analog tachometers, laser tachometers and handheld stroboscopes.
What HS 9029.20 covers
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.
- Covers
- Automotive speedometers
- Digital tachometers
- Analog tachometers
- Laser tachometers
- Handheld stroboscopes
- Industrial stroboscopes
- Bicycle speedometers
- Marine speed logs
- Examples
- VDO speedometers
- Fluke tachometers
- Testo stroboscopes
- Motogadget motoscope
- Autometer tachometers
Codes often confused with 9029.20
Common mistake. May be confused with general measuring instruments (9030) or specific vehicle parts (8708) if not clearly identifiable as a standalone speed indicator or tachometer.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 902920, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 902920 in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% 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 Portugal $1.3B 17% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $805M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $781M 11% of world exports
World total: $7.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.3B 22% of world imports
- 2 Germany $589M 9.9% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $377M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $6.0B 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 9029.20 2
Brazil splits HS 9029.20 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9029.20.10 Speed indicators and tachometersIndicadores de velocidade e tacômetros
- 9029.20.20 StroboscopesEstroboscópios
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.29 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9029.20
What is HS code 902920?
HS code 902920 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 902920?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 902920 in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($1.3B, 17% of world exports), Mexico ($805M) and Germany ($781M). World exports came to about $7.2B, 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 902920?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 902920 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.3B, 22% of world imports), Germany ($589M) and South Korea ($377M). World imports came to about $6.0B, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 902920?
Brazil splits HS code 902920 into 2 NCM codes: 9029.20.10 (Speed indicators and tachometers), 9029.20.20 (Stroboscopes). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.