Product classification
HS code for Electrical test equipment: 9030.89
Instruments and apparatus, n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, without a recording device.
Classification of electrical test equipment under HS 9030.89
Electrical test equipment that does not have a recording device and is not specifically named in other subheadings of 9030 is classified under HS code 9030.89. Chapter 90 covers optical, photographic, measuring, and checking instruments. Heading 9030 specifically targets oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other instruments for measuring or checking electrical quantities. Subheading 9030.89 is the \"other\" category for instruments that do not include a built-in recording mechanism (such as a paper chart recorder or internal digital logging memory that outputs a permanent record). This classification is used for various specialized testing tools that provide a real-time reading of electrical properties but do not store or print those results automatically. The classification is determined by GRI 1 and 6, focusing on the specific measuring capability and the absence of recording features as defined in the Explanatory Notes to Chapter 90.
- Covers
- Insulation resistance testers (Megohmmeters)
- Battery capacity testers
- Circuit continuity testers
- Phase rotation indicators
- Ground resistance testers
- Also under 9030.89
- Keysight 34461A DMM
- Rigol DS1054Z Oscilloscope
- Siglent SDG2042X Function Generator
- B&K Precision 879B LCR Meter
Codes often confused with 9030.89
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 9030.31, which is specifically for multimeters. If the device measures multiple quantities like voltage, current, and resistance, 9030.31 is more appropriate. It is also confused with 9030.33, which covers other instruments for measuring voltage, current, or resistance without a recording device. The distinction for 9030.89 is that it covers instruments measuring electrical quantities other than just voltage, current, resistance, or power, or specialized testers like battery testers.
Top exporters and importers of HS 903089 (the code used for electrical test equipment), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 903089 (the code used for electrical test equipment) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 903089, not only electrical test equipment.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $349M 14% of world exports
- 2 China $254M 10% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $232M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $395M 15% of world imports
- 2 China $289M 11% of world imports
- 3 Malaysia $216M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $2.7B 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 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 electrical test equipment
Brazil splits HS 9030.89 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9030.89.10Logic analysers for digital circuits
- 9030.89.20Frequency spectrum analysers
- 9030.89.30Frequency meters
- 9030.89.40Phase meters
- 9030.89.90Other non-recording electrical instruments
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about electrical test equipment
What is the HS code for Electrical test equipment?
The HS code for Electrical test equipment is 903089 (Instruments and apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, without a recording device).
How do I classify Electrical test equipment for customs?
Electrical test equipment is classified under HS code 903089 — Instruments and apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, without a recording device. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a battery tester?
A battery tester without a recording device is typically classified under HS code 9030.89.
What if the test equipment has a USB port for data logging?
If the device is capable of recording and storing data for later retrieval, it should be classified under 9030.84, which covers instruments with a recording device.
Which countries are the top exporters of electrical test equipment (HS 903089)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 903089 (the code used for electrical test equipment) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($349M, 14% of world exports), China ($254M) and Mexico ($232M). World exports came to about $2.4B, 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 test equipment (HS 903089)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 903089 (the code used for electrical test equipment) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($395M, 15% of world imports), China ($289M) and Malaysia ($216M). World imports came to about $2.7B, 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 test equipment the same in all countries?
The base HS code 903089 for Electrical test equipment 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 test equipment in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 903089 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for electrical test equipment depends on the product's details: 9030.89.10 (Logic analysers for digital circuits), 9030.89.20 (Frequency spectrum analysers), 9030.89.30 (Frequency meters), 9030.89.40 (Phase meters), 9030.89.90 (Other non-recording electrical instruments).