Product classification
HS code for Pedometer: 9029.10
Meters and counters, revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like.
Classification of pedometer under HS 9029.10
The classification of a pedometer falls under HS code 9029.10. This code is part of Chapter 90, which encompasses optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Specifically, heading 9029 covers revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, and pedometers. The classification is based on the device's primary function: counting the number of steps taken by a person to estimate distance traveled. Whether the device is mechanical, using a weighted pendulum to record movement, or electronic, using an accelerometer to detect motion, it remains within 9029.10 as long as its primary purpose is the counting of repetitive movements (steps). This follows GRI 1, which dictates classification according to the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes.
- Covers
- Mechanical step counters
- Electronic digital pedometers
- Clip-on walking meters
- Simple wrist-worn step counters (non-smart)
- Distance-measuring mileometers for pedestrians
- Also under 9029.10
- Veeder-Root counters
- Kienzle taximeters
- Garmin pedometers
- Bosch automotive odometers
- Omron production counters
Codes often confused with 9029.10
Common mistake. Pedometers are often confused with 9102.12, which covers wristwatches with opto-electronic displays. If a pedometer is integrated into a smartwatch that primarily functions as a communication device or a timekeeper, it should be classified under 8517.62 or 9102.12 respectively. Additionally, sophisticated heart rate monitors with step-counting features might be misclassified here, but they often belong in 9031.80 as other measuring or checking instruments if the step counting is a secondary feature.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902910 (the code used for pedometer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902910 (the code used for pedometer) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% 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 902910, not only pedometer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $147M 23% of world exports
- 2 China $128M 20% of world exports
- 3 United States $50M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $646M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $81M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $69M 11% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $44M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $638M 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 pedometer
Brazil splits HS 9029.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9029.10.10Revolution, production or hour counters
- 9029.10.90Taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pedometer
What is the HS code for Pedometer?
The HS code for Pedometer is 902910 (Meters and counters; revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like). The standard HS code for a standalone pedometer is 9029.10, covering meters and counters.
How do I classify Pedometer for customs?
Pedometer is classified under HS code 902910 — Meters and counters; revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code apply to step-counting apps on smartphones?
No, HS codes apply to physical goods. A smartphone is classified under 8517.13, regardless of the software applications installed on it.
Which countries are the top exporters of pedometer (HS 902910)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902910 (the code used for pedometer) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($147M, 23% of world exports), China ($128M) and the United States ($50M). World exports came to about $646M, 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 pedometer (HS 902910)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902910 (the code used for pedometer) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($81M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($69M) and Türkiye ($44M). World imports came to about $638M, 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 Pedometer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902910 for Pedometer 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 pedometer in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902910 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for pedometer depends on the product's details: 9029.10.10 (Revolution, production or hour counters), 9029.10.90 (Taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like).