Product classification
HS code for Power logger: 9030.39
Instruments and apparatus, for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, with a recording device (excluding multimeters).
Classification of power logger under HS 9030.39
A power logger is classified under HS code 9030.39. This code is part of Chapter 90, which covers optical, photographic, measuring, and checking instruments. Specifically, heading 9030 includes instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities. Subheading 9030.39 is designated for instruments that measure voltage, current, resistance, or power and are equipped with a recording device. The "recording" aspect is the primary differentiator from standard meters. These devices are used by engineers to monitor energy consumption over time, identifying peaks and troughs in electrical demand. Unlike a simple multimeter that provides a real-time snapshot, a power logger captures data over hours, days, or weeks, storing it internally or transmitting it to a computer for analysis. This classification requires the device to have an integrated means of data logging, whether through internal memory, a removable SD card, or a dedicated digital interface for continuous recording. These instruments are vital for energy audits, power quality analysis, and troubleshooting industrial electrical systems.
- Covers
- Digital power quality analyzers with logging functions
- Data-logging voltmeters and ammeters
- Three-phase power loggers for industrial audits
- Energy loggers for building management systems
- Portable electricity usage monitors with memory
- Also under 9030.39
- Fluke 1736 Power Logger
- Hioki PW3360 Clamp On Power Logger
- Chauvin Arnoux PEL 103 Power & Energy Logger
- Keysight U2781A Data Acquisition System
Codes often confused with 9030.39
Common mistake. Power loggers are often confused with multimeters, which are classified under 9030.31 (if digital) or 9030.32 (if without a recording device). The key distinction is the recording capability; a multimeter that only displays current values does not belong in 9030.39. Additionally, if the device is a smart meter used by utility companies for billing, it might be classified under 9028.30 (electricity meters). However, 9030.39 is generally preferred for portable or diagnostic instruments used for measurement and checking rather than for revenue-grade billing. Oscilloscopes are also excluded, as they fall under 9030.20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 903039 (the code used for power logger), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 903039 (the code used for power logger) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 903039, not only power logger.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $399M 18% of world exports
- 2 China $369M 16% of world exports
- 3 United States $261M 12% of world exports
World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $307M 14% of world imports
- 2 China $183M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $145M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $2.2B 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 power logger
Brazil splits HS 9030.39 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9030.39.10Printed circuit continuity testers
- 9030.39.90Other recording volt/amp/ohm/watt meters
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about power logger
What is the HS code for Power logger?
The HS code for Power logger is 903039 (Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, with a recording device (excluding multimeters)). The HS code for power loggers with a recording device for measuring electrical quantities is 9030.39.
How do I classify Power logger for customs?
Power logger is classified under HS code 903039 — Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, with a recording device (excluding multimeters). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a standard multimeter classified here?
No, a standard multimeter without a recording device is typically classified under 9030.31 (digital) or 9030.33 (other), depending on its specific features.
Which countries are the top exporters of power logger (HS 903039)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 903039 (the code used for power logger) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($399M, 18% of world exports), China ($369M) and the United States ($261M). World exports came to about $2.2B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of power logger (HS 903039)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 903039 (the code used for power logger) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($307M, 14% of world imports), China ($183M) and South Korea ($145M). World imports came to about $2.2B, 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 Power logger the same in all countries?
The base HS code 903039 for Power logger 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 power logger in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 903039 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for power logger depends on the product's details: 9030.39.10 (Printed circuit continuity testers), 9030.39.90 (Other recording volt/amp/ohm/watt meters).