Product classification
HS code for Data recorder: 9030.84
Instruments and apparatus, n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, with a recording device.
Classification of data recorder under HS 9030.84
The HS code 9030.84 applies to instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, equipped with a recording device. Chapter 90 covers optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Heading 9030 specifically targets oscilloscopes and other instruments for measuring voltage, current, resistance, or power. When these instruments include an integrated system for recording the measured data over time—whether via digital memory, paper charts, or other media—they fall under 9030.84. This classification is vital for scientific and industrial tools used to monitor electrical performance and environmental conditions where electrical signals are the primary data source. The "recording device" aspect is the critical differentiator here; it implies the apparatus can store or log the data for later analysis, rather than just providing a real-time display. These devices are essential in laboratory settings, power grid monitoring, and electronic product testing.
- Covers
- Digital data loggers for electrical signals
- Transient recorders for power surges
- Chart recorders for voltage and current
- Electrical waveform recorders
- Data acquisition systems with integrated recording for electrical quantities
- Also under 9030.84
- 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. Data recorders are frequently confused with 8471.70 (storage units for computers) or 8521.90 (video recorders). However, if the device's primary purpose is to measure and record an electrical quantity (like voltage), Chapter 90 is the correct location. Another common error is using 9030.89, which is for similar instruments but without a recording device. If the recorder measures non-electrical quantities like temperature or pressure, it would fall under 9025 or 9026 respectively.
Top exporters and importers of HS 903084 (the code used for data recorder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 903084 (the code used for data recorder) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 903084, not only data recorder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Israel $360M 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $285M 16% of world exports
- 3 China $226M 12% of world exports
World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $430M 26% of world imports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$170M 10% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $117M 7.0% of world imports
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 data recorder
Brazil splits HS 9030.84 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9030.84.10Automatic printed circuit board testers (ATE)
- 9030.84.20TV or video signal measuring apparatus
- 9030.84.90Other recording electrical instruments
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about data recorder
What is the HS code for Data recorder?
The HS code for Data recorder is 903084 (Instruments and apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, with a recording device). For instruments measuring electrical quantities with a recording function, the HS code is 9030.84.
How do I classify Data recorder for customs?
Data recorder is classified under HS code 903084 — Instruments and apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, with a recording device. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include flight data recorders (black boxes)?
No, flight data recorders are typically classified under 8543.70 or 9014.80, as they are specialized aeronautical instruments rather than general electrical measuring tools.
Which countries are the top exporters of data recorder (HS 903084)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 903084 (the code used for data recorder) 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 data recorder (HS 903084)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 903084 (the code used for data recorder) 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.
Is the HS code for Data recorder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 903084 for Data 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 data recorder in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 903084 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for data recorder depends on the product's details: 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).