HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9030.89 – Instruments and apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, without a recording device
HS code 9030.89 is the 6-digit subheading for instruments and apparatus, n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, without a recording device. It is used for benchtop multimeters (non-recording), general purpose oscilloscopes (non-recording), signal generators, frequency counters and LCR meters.
What HS 9030.89 covers
This is a general-purpose category for electrical measuring or checking instruments that do not have a recording device and are not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 9030. These instruments are fundamental tools used across a vast array of sectors, including electronics manufacturing, educational institutions, repair services, and general industrial maintenance, for real-time measurement and diagnostics. Importers and exporters include electronics distributors, vocational schools, and small to medium-sized enterprises that require immediate, on-the-spot readings of electrical parameters. Their primary function is the instantaneous display of electrical quantities without the capability for long-term data storage or trend analysis. They are the workhorses for everyday electrical testing and troubleshooting, offering versatility and essential functionality for a wide range of applications.
- Covers
- Benchtop multimeters (non-recording)
- General purpose oscilloscopes (non-recording)
- Signal generators
- Frequency counters
- LCR meters
- Logic analyzers
- Power supplies (with measurement functions)
- Examples
- Keysight 34461A DMM
- Rigol DS1054Z Oscilloscope
- Siglent SDG2042X Function Generator
- B&K Precision 879B LCR Meter
Codes often confused with 9030.89
Common mistake. This code is often confused with other 9030 subheadings if the specific function (e.g., telecom, semiconductor) or the presence of a recording device is overlooked. It's the residual category for non-recording electrical measurement tools.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 903089, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 903089 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 United States $349M 14% of world exports
- 2 China $254M 10% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $232M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $395M 15% of world imports
- 2 China $289M 11% of world imports
- 3 Malaysia $216M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $2.7B 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 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 9030.89 5
Brazil splits HS 9030.89 into 5 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9030.89.10 Logic analysers for digital circuitsAnalisadores lógicos de circuitos digitais
- 9030.89.20 Frequency spectrum analysersAnalisadores de espectro de frequência
- 9030.89.30 Frequency metersFrequencímetros
- 9030.89.40 Phase metersFasímetros
- 9030.89.90 Other non-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 9030.89
What is HS code 903089?
HS code 903089 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Instruments and apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, without a recording device. This is a general-purpose category for electrical measuring or checking instruments that do not have a recording device and are not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 9030. These instruments are fundamental tools used across a vast array of sectors, including electronics manufacturing, educational institutions, repair services, and general industrial maintenance, for real-time measurement and diagnostics. Importers and exporters include electronics distributors, vocational schools, and small to medium-sized enterprises that require immediate, on-the-spot readings of electrical parameters. Their primary function is the instantaneous display of electrical quantities without the capability for long-term data storage or trend analysis. They are the workhorses for everyday electrical testing and troubleshooting, offering versatility and essential functionality for a wide range of applications.
What products fall under HS code 903089?
Benchtop multimeters (non-recording), general purpose oscilloscopes (non-recording), signal generators, frequency counters, LCR meters, logic analyzers, power supplies (with measurement functions)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 903089?
This code is often confused with other 9030 subheadings if the specific function (e.g., telecom, semiconductor) or the presence of a recording device is overlooked. It's the residual category for non-recording electrical measurement tools.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 903089?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 903089 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($349M, 14% of world exports), China ($254M) and Mexico ($232M). World exports came to about $2.4B, 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 903089?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 903089 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($395M, 15% of world imports), China ($289M) and Malaysia ($216M). World imports came to about $2.7B, 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 903089 structured?
HS code 903089 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 (89) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 903089?
Brazil splits HS code 903089 into 5 NCM codes: 9030.89.10 (Logic analysers for digital circuits), 9030.89.20 (Frequency spectrum analysers), 9030.89.30 (Frequency meters), 9030.89.40 (Phase meters), 9030.89.90 (Other non-recording electrical instruments). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.