Product classification
HS code for Fuel meter: 9028.20
Meters, liquid supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof.
Classification of fuel meter under HS 9028.20
Fuel meters are classified under HS code 9028.20 because they are specifically designed as liquid supply or production meters. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, products are classified based on the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Heading 9028 covers gas, liquid, or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters. Fuel meters, whether used for diesel, gasoline, or kerosene, function by measuring the total volume of liquid passing through the device over time, which distinguishes them from simple flow rate indicators. These devices often incorporate a totalizing mechanism, either mechanical or electronic, to record the cumulative volume, which is a defining characteristic of supply meters under this heading. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the meter is used in a stationary fuel dispensing station or as part of a vehicle's internal monitoring system, provided it measures the supply or production of the liquid.
- Covers
- Mechanical fuel flow meters
- Digital diesel flow meters
- Positive displacement fuel meters
- Turbine fuel meters for liquid supply
- Calibrating meters for fuel dispensers
- Nutating disc meters for petroleum products
- Also under 9028.20
- Sensus iPERL
- Itron Aquadis+
- Neptune T-10
- Badger Meter Recordall
- Endress+Hauser Promag W
Codes often confused with 9028.20
Common mistake. Fuel meters are frequently misclassified under HS code 9026.10. While heading 9026 covers instruments for measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids, it is intended for instruments that provide instantaneous measurements of flow rate rather than cumulative supply. If the device is a simple flowmeter without a totalizing register, 9026.10 is appropriate; however, most commercial fuel meters used for billing or inventory tracking belong in 9028.20. Additionally, electronic sensors that only transmit data to a separate computer without a local display or totalizing function might be confused with 9032.89 (automatic regulating or controlling instruments).
Top exporters and importers of HS 902820 (the code used for fuel meter), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902820 (the code used for fuel meter) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 18% 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 902820, not only fuel meter.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $369M 18% of world exports
- 2 Germany $243M 12% of world exports
- 3 France $242M 12% of world exports
World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $290M 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $178M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 France $154M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $2.0B 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 fuel meter
Brazil splits HS 9028.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9028.20.10Liquid meters weighing 50 kg or less
- 9028.20.20Liquid meters weighing over 50 kg
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fuel meter
What is the HS code for Fuel meter?
The HS code for Fuel meter is 902820 (Meters; liquid supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof). The primary HS code for a fuel meter used for measuring liquid supply is 9028.20.
How do I classify Fuel meter for customs?
Fuel meter is classified under HS code 902820 — Meters; liquid supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include meters for gaseous fuels?
No, meters for gaseous fuels like LPG or natural gas are classified under HS code 9028.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of fuel meter (HS 902820)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902820 (the code used for fuel meter) in UN Comtrade data were China ($369M, 18% of world exports), Germany ($243M) and France ($242M). World exports came to about $2.1B, 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 fuel meter (HS 902820)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902820 (the code used for fuel meter) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($290M, 15% of world imports), Germany ($178M) and France ($154M). World imports came to about $2.0B, 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 Fuel meter the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902820 for Fuel 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 fuel meter in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902820 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for fuel meter depends on the product's details: 9028.20.10 (Liquid meters weighing 50 kg or less), 9028.20.20 (Liquid meters weighing over 50 kg).