HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 9030.84 – Instruments and apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, with a recording device

HS code 9030.84 is the 6-digit subheading for instruments and apparatus, n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, with a recording device. It is used for data logging oscilloscopes, recording impedance analyzers, general purpose power quality recorders, recording frequency counters and recording logic analyzers.

What HS 9030.84 covers

This broad category encompasses various electrical measuring or checking instruments that include a recording function, but are not specifically covered by other more precise subheadings within 9030. These instruments are versatile tools used across diverse sectors such as industrial monitoring, research and development, quality control, and environmental sensing, where continuous data logging and trend analysis are crucial. Importers and exporters span a wide range of industries requiring the ability to capture and store electrical parameter data over time. The recording capability is the defining feature, distinguishing them from simpler, non-recording devices and enabling detailed analysis of system behavior, fault diagnosis, and long-term performance tracking. They are vital for applications where transient events or slow changes need to be documented and studied.

Covers
  • Data logging oscilloscopes
  • Recording impedance analyzers
  • General purpose power quality recorders
  • Recording frequency counters
  • Recording logic analyzers
  • Recording signal generators (with monitoring)
Examples
  • Tektronix MSO series (with data logging)
  • Keysight Infiniium Oscilloscopes (with recording features)
  • Fluke 17XX series (general purpose power recorders)
  • Yokogawa DL850E ScopeCorder

Codes often confused with 9030.84

Common mistake. Can be confused with 903039 if they measure V/C/R/P, or 903040 if used in telecom, but 903084 is the residual 'with recording device' category. It's also distinct from 903089 by the presence of a recording device.

9030.39Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, with a recording device (excluding multimeters)9030.40Instruments and apparatus; specially designed for telecommunications (e.g. cross-talk meters, gain measuring instruments, distortion factor meters, psophometers)9030.89Instruments and apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, without a recording device

Top exporters and importers of HS code 903084, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 903084 in UN Comtrade data was Israel, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% 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 Israel $360M
  2. 2 Germany $285M
  3. 3 China $226M

World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $430M
  2. 2 Taiwan* ~$170M
  3. 3 United States $117M

World total: $1.7B 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 9030.84 3

Brazil splits HS 9030.84 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 9030.84.10 Automatic printed circuit board testers (ATE)De teste automático de circuito impresso montado (ATE)
  2. 9030.84.20 TV or video signal measuring apparatusDe medidas de parâmetros característicos de sinais de televisão ou de vídeo
  3. 9030.84.90 Other recording electrical instrumentsOutros

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 9030.84

What is HS code 903084?

HS code 903084 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Instruments and apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, with a recording device. This broad category encompasses various electrical measuring or checking instruments that include a recording function, but are not specifically covered by other more precise subheadings within 9030. These instruments are versatile tools used across diverse sectors such as industrial monitoring, research and development, quality control, and environmental sensing, where continuous data logging and trend analysis are crucial. Importers and exporters span a wide range of industries requiring the ability to capture and store electrical parameter data over time. The recording capability is the defining feature, distinguishing them from simpler, non-recording devices and enabling detailed analysis of system behavior, fault diagnosis, and long-term performance tracking. They are vital for applications where transient events or slow changes need to be documented and studied.

What products fall under HS code 903084?

Data logging oscilloscopes, recording impedance analyzers, general purpose power quality recorders, recording frequency counters, recording logic analyzers, recording signal generators (with monitoring)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 903084?

Can be confused with 903039 if they measure V/C/R/P, or 903040 if used in telecom, but 903084 is the residual 'with recording device' category. It's also distinct from 903089 by the presence of a recording device.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 903084?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 903084 in UN Comtrade data were Israel ($360M, 20% of world exports), Germany ($285M) and China ($226M). World exports came to about $1.8B, 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 903084?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 903084 in UN Comtrade data were China ($430M, 26% of world imports), Taiwan (about $170M) and the United States ($117M). World imports came to about $1.7B, 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 903084 structured?

HS code 903084 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 (84) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 903084?

Brazil splits HS code 903084 into 3 NCM codes: 9030.84.10 (Automatic printed circuit board testers (ATE)), 9030.84.20 (TV or video signal measuring apparatus), 9030.84.90 (Other recording electrical instruments). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.