HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9032.89 – Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus; automatic, other than hydraulic or pneumatic
HS code 9032.89 is the 6-digit subheading for regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus, automatic, other than hydraulic or pneumatic. It is used for programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), PID temperature controllers, motor speed controllers (VFDs), industrial process controllers and energy management systems.
What HS 9032.89 covers
This broad HS code encompasses automatic regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus that are not hydraulic, pneumatic, thermostats, or manostats. It's a significant category for modern industrial automation, covering a vast array of electronic and electrical control systems. Importers include manufacturers across almost every sector, from automotive and electronics to food processing and energy management, seeking to automate and optimize their operations. Exporters are typically nations at the forefront of electronics, software, and industrial engineering. Key trade drivers include the increasing demand for smart manufacturing, IoT integration, and advanced process control, leading to a market for highly sophisticated and often programmable control devices that enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Covers
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- PID temperature controllers
- Motor speed controllers (VFDs)
- Industrial process controllers
- Energy management systems
- Robotic controllers
- Smart home hubs
- Building management systems
- Examples
- Siemens S7-1500 PLC
- Allen-Bradley CompactLogix Controller
- Omron E5CC Temperature Controller
- ABB ACS580 Variable Frequency Drive
Codes often confused with 9032.89
Common mistake. As a catch-all, this code is often confused with more specific controllers like thermostats (903210) or manostats (903220), or with electrical apparatus for switching circuits (8537) if the primary control function is not emphasized.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 903289, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 903289 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 16% 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 China $3.2B 14% of world exports
- 2 Japan $3.0B 13% of world exports
- 3 United States $2.5B 11% of world exports
World total: $23.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $4.2B 16% of world imports
- 2 United States $2.6B 9.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $1.7B 6.5% of world imports
World total: $26.7B 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 9032.89 15
Brazil splits HS 9032.89 into 15 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9032.89.1 Voltage regulatorsReguladores de voltagem Group
- 9032.89.11 Electronic voltage regulatorsEletrônicos
- 9032.89.19 Other voltage regulatorsOutros
- 9032.89.2 Electronic controllers of a kind used in motor vehiclesControladores eletrônicos do tipo utilizado em veículos automóveis Group
- 9032.89.21 ABS controllers for motor vehiclesDe sistemas antibloqueantes de freio (travão) (ABS)
- 9032.89.22 Vehicle suspension system controllersDe sistemas de suspensão
- 9032.89.23 Vehicle transmission controllersDe sistemas de transmissão
- 9032.89.24 Vehicle ignition controllersDe sistemas de ignição
- 9032.89.25 Vehicle injection system controllersDe sistemas de injeção
- 9032.89.29 Other electronic vehicle controllersOutros
- 9032.89.30 Digital railway vehicle control equipmentEquipamentos digitais para controle de veículos ferroviários
- 9032.89.8 Other, for regulating or controlling non-electrical quantitiesOutros, para regulação ou controle de grandezas não elétricas Group
- 9032.89.81 Automatic pressure regulatorsDe pressão
- 9032.89.82 Automatic temperature regulatorsDe temperatura
- 9032.89.83 Automatic humidity regulatorsDe umidade
- 9032.89.84 Variable-frequency motor speed controllersDe velocidade de motores elétricos por variação de frequência
- 9032.89.89 Other non-electrical quantity regulatorsOutros
- 9032.89.90 Other automatic regulating instrumentsOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.32 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9032.89
What is HS code 903289?
HS code 903289 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus; automatic, other than hydraulic or pneumatic. This broad HS code encompasses automatic regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus that are not hydraulic, pneumatic, thermostats, or manostats. It's a significant category for modern industrial automation, covering a vast array of electronic and electrical control systems. Importers include manufacturers across almost every sector, from automotive and electronics to food processing and energy management, seeking to automate and optimize their operations. Exporters are typically nations at the forefront of electronics, software, and industrial engineering. Key trade drivers include the increasing demand for smart manufacturing, IoT integration, and advanced process control, leading to a market for highly sophisticated and often programmable control devices that enhance efficiency and productivity.
What products fall under HS code 903289?
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), PID temperature controllers, motor speed controllers (VFDs), industrial process controllers, energy management systems, robotic controllers, smart home hubs, building management systems
What are common misclassifications for HS code 903289?
As a catch-all, this code is often confused with more specific controllers like thermostats (903210) or manostats (903220), or with electrical apparatus for switching circuits (8537) if the primary control function is not emphasized.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 903289?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 903289 in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.2B, 14% of world exports), Japan ($3.0B) and the United States ($2.5B). World exports came to about $23.4B, 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 903289?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 903289 in UN Comtrade data were China ($4.2B, 16% of world imports), the United States ($2.6B) and Germany ($1.7B). World imports came to about $26.7B, 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 903289 structured?
HS code 903289 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (32) 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 903289?
Brazil splits HS code 903289 into 15 NCM codes: 9032.89.11 (Electronic voltage regulators), 9032.89.19 (Other voltage regulators), 9032.89.21 (ABS controllers for motor vehicles), 9032.89.22 (Vehicle suspension system controllers), 9032.89.23 (Vehicle transmission controllers), 9032.89.24 (Vehicle ignition controllers), 9032.89.25 (Vehicle injection system controllers), 9032.89.29 (Other electronic vehicle controllers), and more listed on this page. The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.