Product classification
HS code for Energy meter: 9028.30
Meters, electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof.
Classification of energy meter under HS 9028.30
Energy meters, specifically those used for measuring electricity consumption, are classified under HS code 9028.30. This classification is governed by Chapter 90, which encompasses optical, photographic, measuring, checking, and precision instruments. Heading 9028 is dedicated to gas, liquid, or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters. The primary factor for classification under 9028.30 is the function of the device: it must be designed to measure the amount of electricity delivered to a consumer or produced by a source for billing or monitoring supply. This includes both traditional induction meters and modern electronic smart meters. The classification is determined by the device's integration into a supply system to record cumulative energy usage (typically in kWh), rather than simply measuring instantaneous electrical parameters like voltage or current.
- Covers
- Single-phase domestic electricity meters
- Three-phase industrial energy meters
- Smart meters with remote reading capabilities
- Prepaid electricity meters
- Calibrating meters for electricity supply
- Also under 9028.30
- Itron Riva
- Landis+Gyr E350
- Siemens Sipart
- Honeywell Elster A1140
- Schneider Electric PowerLogic
Codes often confused with 9028.30
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 9030.33. While 9030 covers instruments for measuring or checking electrical quantities (like multimeters, voltmeters, and ammeters), these are generally used for testing and diagnostic purposes and do not measure 'supply or production' over time. If the device is used to measure the flow of electricity for utility billing, it must stay in 9028.30. Another error involves HS code 8537, which covers boards and panels for electric control; while a meter may be mounted on a panel, the meter itself remains classified by its measuring function under 9028.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902830 (the code used for energy meter), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902830 (the code used for energy meter) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% 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 902830, not only energy meter.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.5B 34% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $590M 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $275M 6.3% of world exports
World total: $4.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $619M 15% of world imports
- 2 Italy $238M 5.6% of world imports
- 3 Germany $207M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $4.2B 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 energy meter
Brazil splits HS 9028.30 into 7 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9028.30.11Digital single-phase AC electricity meters
- 9028.30.19Other single-phase AC electricity meters
- 9028.30.21Digital two-phase electricity meters
- 9028.30.29Other two-phase electricity meters
- 9028.30.31Digital three-phase electricity meters
- 9028.30.39Other three-phase electricity meters
- 9028.30.90Other electricity meters
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about energy meter
What is the HS code for Energy meter?
The HS code for Energy meter is 902830 (Meters; electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof). The HS code for electricity energy meters is 9028.30.
How do I classify Energy meter for customs?
Energy meter is classified under HS code 902830 — Meters; electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are smart meters classified differently than analog meters?
No, both analog induction meters and digital smart meters are classified under 9028.30 because their primary function is the measurement of electricity supply.
Which countries are the top exporters of energy meter (HS 902830)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902830 (the code used for energy meter) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.5B, 34% of world exports), Mexico ($590M) and the United States ($275M). World exports came to about $4.3B, 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 energy meter (HS 902830)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902830 (the code used for energy meter) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($619M, 15% of world imports), Italy ($238M) and Germany ($207M). World imports came to about $4.2B, 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 Energy meter the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902830 for Energy meter 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 energy meter in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902830 into 7 NCM codes, so the right one for energy meter depends on the product's details: 9028.30.11 (Digital single-phase AC electricity meters), 9028.30.19 (Other single-phase AC electricity meters), 9028.30.21 (Digital two-phase electricity meters), 9028.30.29 (Other two-phase electricity meters), 9028.30.31 (Digital three-phase electricity meters), 9028.30.39 (Other three-phase electricity meters), and more.