Product classification
HS code for Handheld multimeter: 9030.31
Multimeters, for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power (other than those for measuring or checking semiconductor wafer or devices), without a recording device.
Classification of handheld multimeter under HS 9030.31
The handheld multimeter is classified under HS code 9030.31 because it is a primary instrument for measuring or checking electrical quantities such as voltage, current, resistance, or power. Heading 9030 covers oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other instruments for measuring or checking electrical quantities. According to the General Interpretative Rules (GRI) 1 and 6, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and subheadings. Subheading 9030.31 specifically identifies multimeters that do not incorporate a recording device. These devices are characterized by their portability and their ability to perform multiple measurement functions within a single housing. Because these units provide real-time data on a digital or analog display without a mechanism for permanent data logging or chart recording, they are excluded from 9030.32 and placed firmly within 9030.31. The classification also considers Chapter 90 Note 1, ensuring the device is not excluded by specific material or functional exceptions.
- Covers
- Digital handheld multimeters
- Analog portable multimeters
- Pocket-sized electrical testers
- Clamp multimeters (without recording function)
- Automotive multimeters for circuit testing
- Also under 9030.31
- Fluke 117
- Klein Tools MM400
- Extech EX330
- Greenlee DM-45
- Hioki DT4282
Codes often confused with 9030.31
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with HS code 9030.32, which applies to multimeters that include a recording device. If a multimeter has internal memory specifically designed to log data over time for later download and analysis, it must be moved to 9030.32. Additionally, 9030.33 is often used incorrectly; however, 9030.33 is a residual category for other instruments measuring electrical quantities that are not multimeters. Finally, instruments specifically designed for checking semiconductor wafers or devices are classified under 9030.82.
Top exporters and importers of HS 903031 (the code used for handheld multimeter), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 903031 (the code used for handheld multimeter) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 903031, not only handheld multimeter.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $152M 16% of world exports
- 2 United States $128M 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $118M 12% of world exports
World total: $953M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $130M 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $76M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 Romania $40M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $787M 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 code for handheld multimeter
Brazil classifies handheld multimeter under NCM 9030.31.00: HS 9030.31 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about handheld multimeter
What is the HS code for Handheld multimeter?
The HS code for Handheld multimeter is 903031 (Multimeters; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power (other than those for measuring or checking semiconductor wafer or devices), without a recording device). The standard HS code for a handheld multimeter without a recording device is 9030.31.
How do I classify Handheld multimeter for customs?
Handheld multimeter is classified under HS code 903031 — Multimeters; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power (other than those for measuring or checking semiconductor wafer or devices), without a recording device. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include multimeters with a USB port?
If the USB port is used only for real-time interface and the device lacks internal recording capabilities, it remains in 9030.31. If it records data internally, it moves to 9030.32.
Which countries are the top exporters of handheld multimeter (HS 903031)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 903031 (the code used for handheld multimeter) in UN Comtrade data were China ($152M, 16% of world exports), the United States ($128M) and Germany ($118M). World exports came to about $953M, 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 handheld multimeter (HS 903031)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 903031 (the code used for handheld multimeter) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($130M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($76M) and Romania ($40M). World imports came to about $787M, 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 Handheld multimeter the same in all countries?
The base HS code 903031 for Handheld multimeter 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 handheld multimeter in Brazil?
In Brazil, handheld multimeter (HS 903031) is classified under NCM 9030.31.00.