Product classification
HS code for Electrical recorder: 9030.84
Instruments and apparatus, n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, with a recording device.
Classification of electrical recorder under HS 9030.84
Electrical recorders are classified under HS code 9030.84. Heading 9030 covers oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities. The classification of a recorder under 9030.84 is determined by two factors: the nature of the measurement and the presence of a recording device. To fall under this code, the instrument must be designed to measure electrical parameters such as voltage, current, resistance, or power, and it must have a built-in mechanism to record these values over time. This recording can be done on physical media like paper charts or digitally on internal memory or removable storage. The inclusion of the recording function is the primary differentiator from other measuring instruments in the same heading, as per the specific requirements of the 9030.84 subheading.
- Covers
- Digital data loggers for electrical signals
- Strip chart recorders for voltage or current
- Power quality analyzers with recording functions
- Transient recorders for electrical disturbances
- Oscillographs
- 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. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 9030.33, which covers instruments for measuring or checking voltage, current, or resistance without a recording device. If the device only displays a real-time value without saving the history, it cannot be classified under 9030.84. Another confusion arises with 8543, which covers electrical machines and apparatus having individual functions; however, if the primary function is measurement, Chapter 90 takes precedence over Chapter 85.
Top exporters and importers of HS 903084 (the code used for electrical recorder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 903084 (the code used for electrical 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 electrical 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 electrical 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 electrical recorder
What is the HS code for Electrical recorder?
The HS code for Electrical recorder is 903084 (Instruments and apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, with a recording device). The HS code for instruments for measuring electrical quantities with a recording device is 9030.84.
How do I classify Electrical recorder for customs?
Electrical 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 smart meters?
Smart meters used by utilities are often classified under 9028.30 (electricity meters), which is a more specific code for measuring the supply or production of electricity.
Which countries are the top exporters of electrical recorder (HS 903084)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 903084 (the code used for electrical 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 electrical recorder (HS 903084)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 903084 (the code used for electrical 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 Electrical recorder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 903084 for Electrical 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 electrical recorder in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 903084 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for electrical 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).