Product classification
HS code for Digital multimeter: 9030.31
Multimeters, for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power (other than those for measuring or checking semiconductor wafer or devices), without a recording device.
Classification of digital multimeter under HS 9030.31
Digital multimeters are classified under HS code 9030.31. This classification is situated within Chapter 90, which covers optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Specifically, heading 9030 applies to instruments for measuring or checking electrical quantities. Subheading 9030.31 is designated for multimeters that do not have a recording device. To qualify for this code, the device must be capable of measuring at least voltage and current, and typically resistance. The "digital" aspect refers to the display and internal processing, but the primary classification factor is the multi-functional nature of the electrical measurement and the absence of a built-in mechanism for recording data over time (such as a data logger).
- Covers
- Handheld digital multimeters (DMM)
- Benchtop digital multimeters without recording functions
- Portable electronic volt-ohm-milliammeters
- Digital multimeters with auto-ranging features
- Also under 9030.31
- Fluke 117
- Klein Tools MM400
- Extech EX330
- Greenlee DM-45
- Hioki DT4282
Codes often confused with 9030.31
Common mistake. Digital multimeters are often misclassified under HS code 9030.32 if they possess a recording device. If the instrument is designed specifically for checking semiconductor wafers or devices, it should be classified under 9030.82. Another common error is using 9030.33, which is for other instruments and apparatus without a recording device that are not multimeters (such as standalone voltmeters or ammeters). It is important to verify if the device measures multiple parameters to justify the "multimeter" designation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 903031 (the code used for digital multimeter), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 903031 (the code used for digital multimeter) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 903031, not only digital multimeter.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $152M 16% of world exports
- 2 United States $128M 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $118M 12% of world exports
World total: $953M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $130M 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $76M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 Romania $40M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $787M 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 code for digital multimeter
Brazil classifies digital multimeter under NCM 9030.31.00: HS 9030.31 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about digital multimeter
What is the HS code for Digital multimeter?
The HS code for Digital multimeter is 903031 (Multimeters; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power (other than those for measuring or checking semiconductor wafer or devices), without a recording device). The HS code for a digital multimeter without a recording device is 9030.31.
How do I classify Digital multimeter for customs?
Digital multimeter is classified under HS code 903031 — Multimeters; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power (other than those for measuring or checking semiconductor wafer or devices), without a recording device. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are clamp meters classified under the same code?
Generally, no. If a clamp meter only measures current, it falls under 9030.33. However, if it functions as a full multimeter (measuring voltage, resistance, etc.), it may be classified under 9030.31 depending on regional customs rulings.
Which countries are the top exporters of digital multimeter (HS 903031)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 903031 (the code used for digital multimeter) in UN Comtrade data were China ($152M, 16% of world exports), the United States ($128M) and Germany ($118M). World exports came to about $953M, 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 digital multimeter (HS 903031)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 903031 (the code used for digital multimeter) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($130M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($76M) and Romania ($40M). World imports came to about $787M, 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 Digital multimeter the same in all countries?
The base HS code 903031 for Digital multimeter 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 digital multimeter in Brazil?
In Brazil, digital multimeter (HS 903031) is classified under NCM 9030.31.00.