Product classification
HS code for Current recorder: 9030.39
Instruments and apparatus, for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, with a recording device (excluding multimeters).
Classification of current recorder under HS 9030.39
A current recorder is classified under HS code 9030.39 because it is a functional instrument designed to measure electrical current and is equipped with a recording device. Heading 9030 covers instruments for measuring or checking electrical quantities. Within this heading, the 9030.3x series specifically addresses instruments for measuring voltage, current, resistance, or power. The distinction for 9030.39 lies in the presence of a recording mechanism—whether it be a paper chart, internal digital memory, or a dedicated data-logging interface—that allows for the capture of data over time. This excludes multimeters (9030.31) and simple non-recording meters (9030.33). The classification relies on the device's primary purpose: the quantification of electrical current and the subsequent preservation of that data for analysis. These devices are essential in industrial monitoring and electrical auditing, where transient changes in current must be documented for safety or efficiency reviews. The inclusion of the recording feature is the primary technical characteristic that drives the selection of this specific subheading.
- Covers
- Digital current data loggers
- Amperage chart recorders
- Power quality analyzers with recording functions
- Oscillographic current recorders
- Transient current recorders
- Also under 9030.39
- Fluke 1736 Power Logger
- Hioki PW3360 Clamp On Power Logger
- Chauvin Arnoux PEL 103 Power & Energy Logger
- Keysight U2781A Data Acquisition System
Codes often confused with 9030.39
Common mistake. Current recorders are frequently confused with 9030.33, which is for instruments without a recording device. They may also be confused with 9030.31 if they have multimeter functions; however, 9030.31 is reserved for multimeters without a recording device. If the device records multiple parameters including power and harmonics, it might be confused with 9032.89 (automatic regulating apparatus), but if its primary function is measurement and recording, 9030.39 remains correct.
Top exporters and importers of HS 903039 (the code used for current recorder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 903039 (the code used for current recorder) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 903039, not only current recorder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $399M 18% of world exports
- 2 China $369M 16% of world exports
- 3 United States $261M 12% of world exports
World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $307M 14% of world imports
- 2 China $183M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $145M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $2.2B 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 current recorder
Brazil splits HS 9030.39 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9030.39.10Printed circuit continuity testers
- 9030.39.90Other recording volt/amp/ohm/watt meters
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about current recorder
What is the HS code for Current recorder?
The HS code for Current recorder is 903039 (Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, with a recording device (excluding multimeters)). The HS code for a current recorder with a recording device is 9030.39.
How do I classify Current recorder for customs?
Current recorder is classified under HS code 903039 — Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, with a recording device (excluding multimeters). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include smart meters?
Smart meters used by utility companies for billing are generally classified under 9028.30 as electricity supply meters, rather than 9030.39.
Which countries are the top exporters of current recorder (HS 903039)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 903039 (the code used for current recorder) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($399M, 18% of world exports), China ($369M) and the United States ($261M). World exports came to about $2.2B, 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 current recorder (HS 903039)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 903039 (the code used for current recorder) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($307M, 14% of world imports), China ($183M) and South Korea ($145M). World imports came to about $2.2B, 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.
Is the HS code for Current recorder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 903039 for Current recorder 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 current recorder in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 903039 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for current recorder depends on the product's details: 9030.39.10 (Printed circuit continuity testers), 9030.39.90 (Other recording volt/amp/ohm/watt meters).