Product classification
HS code for Electricity meter shunts: 9028.90
Meters, parts and accessories of gas, liquid, electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof.
Classification of electricity meter shunts under HS 9028.90
Electricity meter shunts are classified under HS code 9028.90, which specifically covers parts and accessories for gas, liquid, or electricity supply or production meters. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Since these shunts are specifically designed to function as components within an electricity meter to measure current by creating a low-resistance path, they are categorized as parts of the primary instrument rather than general-purpose electrical resistors. Chapter 90 of the Harmonized System is dedicated to optical, measuring, checking, and precision instruments. Within this chapter, heading 9028 focuses on supply or production meters. The subheading 9028.90 is the residual category for parts and accessories that do not constitute the meter itself but are essential for its operation or calibration. These components must be identifiable as being solely or principally for use with the meters of heading 9028 to qualify for this classification. The technical nature of the shunt, being a calibrated resistive element for measurement, ensures it remains within the scope of precision instrumentation parts.
- Covers
- Manganin shunts for digital energy meters
- Copper-manganin electron beam welded shunts
- PCB-mounted current shunts for smart meters
- Busbar shunts for industrial electricity meters
- Calibrated shunt resistors for metering applications
- Also under 9028.90
- Itron meter modules
- Landis+Gyr meter covers
- Siemens meter communication cards
- Elster meter displays
- Honeywell meter sensors
Codes often confused with 9028.90
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying these items under HS code 8533, which covers electrical resistors. While a shunt is technically a resistor, Note 2(b) to Chapter 90 states that parts which are suitable for use solely or principally with a particular kind of machine or instrument are to be classified with those machines or instruments. Therefore, if the shunt is specifically designed for an electricity meter, 9028.90 takes precedence over the general resistor code 8533. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use 9030.33 for instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking voltage, but that code is for complete instruments, not the component parts of a supply meter.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902890 (the code used for electricity meter shunts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902890 (the code used for electricity meter shunts) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% 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 902890, not only electricity meter shunts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $724M 22% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $647M 20% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$460M 14% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $3.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $896M 27% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $465M 14% of world imports
- 3 Germany $206M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $3.3B 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. 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 electricity meter shunts
Brazil splits HS 9028.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9028.90.10Parts and accessories of electricity meters
- 9028.90.90Parts and accessories of gas or liquid meters
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about electricity meter shunts
What is the HS code for Electricity meter shunts?
The HS code for Electricity meter shunts is 902890 (Meters; parts and accessories of gas, liquid, electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof). The correct HS code for electricity meter shunts is 9028.90, as they are considered parts and accessories of electricity supply meters.
How do I classify Electricity meter shunts for customs?
Electricity meter shunts is classified under HS code 902890 — Meters; parts and accessories of gas, liquid, electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are these shunts different from standard electrical resistors?
Yes, while they function as resistors, they are precision-calibrated components specifically designed for current measurement within a meter, which dictates their classification in Chapter 90 rather than Chapter 85.
Which countries are the top exporters of electricity meter shunts (HS 902890)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902890 (the code used for electricity meter shunts) in UN Comtrade data were China ($724M, 22% of world exports), Mexico ($647M) and Vietnam (about $460M). World exports came to about $3.3B, 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 electricity meter shunts (HS 902890)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902890 (the code used for electricity meter shunts) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($896M, 27% of world imports), Mexico ($465M) and Germany ($206M). World imports came to about $3.3B, 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 Electricity meter shunts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902890 for Electricity meter shunts 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 electricity meter shunts in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902890 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for electricity meter shunts depends on the product's details: 9028.90.10 (Parts and accessories of electricity meters), 9028.90.90 (Parts and accessories of gas or liquid meters).