Product classification
HS code for Counter displays: 9029.90
Meters and counters, parts and accessories for revolution and production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like, speed indicators, tachometers (excluding heading no. 9015), stroboscopes.
Classification of counter displays under HS 9029.90
In the context of HS code 9029.90, "counter displays" refers to parts and accessories for revolution counters, production counters, and similar instruments. Chapter 90 covers optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Heading 9029 specifically includes revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers, and the like. Subheading 9029.90 is the category for parts and accessories of these devices. This includes the physical display components—such as mechanical digit drums, electronic LED/LCD display modules specifically designed for these counters, or the protective housings and frames that hold the display mechanism. It is vital to distinguish these technical components from retail "counter displays" used for marketing, which are classified based on their constituent material (e.g., paperboard in 4823 or furniture in 9403). Classification here is driven by the function of the part as an integral accessory to a measuring instrument. Under GRI 2(b) and GRI 3, parts are classified according to the heading for the machine or instrument they are intended for, provided they are not excluded by Section or Chapter notes. Since these displays are dedicated parts of the counters described in 9029, they are correctly placed in the parts subheading 9029.90. This ensures that technical components for industrial machinery are not confused with general-purpose electronic displays or retail signage.
- Covers
- Mechanical digit wheels for revolution counters
- LCD display modules for production counters
- Bezels and frames for taximeter displays
- Internal display assemblies for pedometers
- Also under 9029.90
- VDO speedometer cables
- Fluke tachometer probes
- Garmin pedometer batteries
- Kienzle taximeter paper rolls
- Omron counter sensors
Codes often confused with 9029.90
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification involves confusing these technical parts with retail display stands (HS 9403 or 4823). If the item is a cardboard stand for a store counter, it is not 9029.90. Another error is using 8531.20, which covers indicator panels with liquid crystal devices (LCD) or light-emitting diodes (LED). However, if the display is specifically designed as a part of a counter instrument from heading 9029, Note 2(b) to Chapter 90 dictates that it should be classified with that instrument under 9029.90 rather than as a general-purpose display.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902990 (the code used for counter displays), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902990 (the code used for counter displays) in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 902990, not only counter displays.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mexico $150M 14% of world exports
- 2 Germany $122M 11% of world exports
- 3 Japan $84M 7.6% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $131M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $88M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 Japan $79M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 counter displays
Brazil splits HS 9029.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9029.90.10Parts and accessories of speedometers, tachometers
- 9029.90.90Parts and accessories of counters, stroboscopes
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about counter displays
What is the HS code for Counter displays?
The HS code for Counter displays is 902990 (Meters and counters; parts and accessories for revolution and production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like; speed indicators, tachometers (excluding heading no. 9015), stroboscopes). For parts of measuring counters, the HS code is 9029.90. For retail marketing displays, the code depends on the material (e.g., 4823 for paperboard or 9403 for metal/wood).
How do I classify Counter displays for customs?
Counter displays is classified under HS code 902990 — Meters and counters; parts and accessories for revolution and production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like; speed indicators, tachometers (excluding heading no. 9015), stroboscopes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 9029.90 include the whole counter?
No, 9029.90 is only for parts and accessories. The complete counters themselves are classified under 9029.10 or 9029.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of counter displays (HS 902990)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902990 (the code used for counter displays) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($150M, 14% of world exports), Germany ($122M) and Japan ($84M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 counter displays (HS 902990)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902990 (the code used for counter displays) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($131M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($88M) and Japan ($79M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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.
Is the HS code for Counter displays the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902990 for Counter displays is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for counter displays in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902990 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for counter displays depends on the product's details: 9029.90.10 (Parts and accessories of speedometers, tachometers), 9029.90.90 (Parts and accessories of counters, stroboscopes).