HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 9030.33 – Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, without a recording device (excluding multimeters)

HS code 9030.33 is the 6-digit subheading for instruments and apparatus, for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, without a recording device (excluding multimeters). It is used for panel voltmeters, panel ammeters, dedicated ohmmeters, insulation testers (megohmmeters) and continuity testers.

What HS 9030.33 covers

This category encompasses a broad range of specialized electrical measuring instruments that are not multimeters and do not have recording capabilities, but are designed for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance, or power. This includes dedicated voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, and power meters used in specific applications where a multimeter's versatility isn't needed or a more precise, single-function device is preferred. Importers include industrial facilities, electrical testing laboratories, educational institutions, and manufacturers of electrical equipment requiring specialized testing. Exporters are countries with strong electronics and precision instrumentation industries, catering to niche professional markets. These instruments are vital for specific diagnostic, safety, and quality control checks in various electrical and electronic systems.

Covers
  • Panel voltmeters
  • Panel ammeters
  • Dedicated ohmmeters
  • Insulation testers (megohmmeters)
  • Continuity testers
  • Phase rotation meters
  • Power factor meters (non-recording)
  • Dedicated wattmeters
Examples
  • Megger MIT420/2 insulation tester
  • Fluke T5-1000 electrical tester
  • Hioki 3280-10F clamp on ammeter (non-multimeter)
  • Chauvin Arnoux C.A 6116N installation tester
  • dedicated panel-mount ammeters from Siemens

Codes often confused with 9030.33

Common mistake. This code is a 'catch-all' for non-recording, non-multimeter electrical testers, often confused with multimeters (903031) or more complex analytical instruments (90308x).

9030.31Multimeters; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power (other than those for measuring or checking semiconductor wafer or devices), without a recording device

Top exporters and importers of HS code 903033, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 903033 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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. 1 Germany $526M
  2. 2 China $498M
  3. 3 United States $452M

World total: $3.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $528M
  2. 2 China $294M
  3. 3 Germany $255M

World total: $3.2B 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 9030.33 5

Brazil splits HS 9030.33 into 5 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 9030.33.1 VoltmetersVoltímetros Group
  2. 9030.33.11 Digital voltmetersDigitais
  3. 9030.33.19 Other voltmetersOutros
  4. 9030.33.2 AmmetersAmperímetros Group
  5. 9030.33.21 Ammeters for motor vehiclesDo tipo utilizado em veículos automóveis
  6. 9030.33.29 Other ammetersOutros
  7. 9030.33.90 Other non-recording volt/amp/ohm/watt metersOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.30 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 9030.33

What is HS code 903033?

HS code 903033 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, without a recording device (excluding multimeters). This category encompasses a broad range of specialized electrical measuring instruments that are not multimeters and do not have recording capabilities, but are designed for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance, or power. This includes dedicated voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, and power meters used in specific applications where a multimeter's versatility isn't needed or a more precise, single-function device is preferred. Importers include industrial facilities, electrical testing laboratories, educational institutions, and manufacturers of electrical equipment requiring specialized testing. Exporters are countries with strong electronics and precision instrumentation industries, catering to niche professional markets. These instruments are vital for specific diagnostic, safety, and quality control checks in various electrical and electronic systems.

What products fall under HS code 903033?

Panel voltmeters, panel ammeters, dedicated ohmmeters, insulation testers (megohmmeters), continuity testers, phase rotation meters, power factor meters (non-recording), dedicated wattmeters

What are common misclassifications for HS code 903033?

This code is a 'catch-all' for non-recording, non-multimeter electrical testers, often confused with multimeters (903031) or more complex analytical instruments (90308x).

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 903033?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 903033 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($526M, 17% of world exports), China ($498M) and the United States ($452M). World exports came to about $3.2B, 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 903033?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 903033 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($528M, 17% of world imports), China ($294M) and Germany ($255M). World imports came to about $3.2B, 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.

How is HS code 903033 structured?

HS code 903033 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (30) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (33) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 903033?

Brazil splits HS code 903033 into 5 NCM codes: 9030.33.11 (Digital voltmeters), 9030.33.19 (Other voltmeters), 9030.33.21 (Ammeters for motor vehicles), 9030.33.29 (Other ammeters), 9030.33.90 (Other non-recording volt/amp/ohm/watt meters). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.