HS Code for Power meter

Electricity supply or production meters, commonly known as power meters or watt-hour meters, are classified under HS code 9028.30. This classification is found within Chapter 90, which covers optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Specifically, Heading 9028 is for gas, liquid, or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters. These devices are designed to measure the cumulative amount of electrical energy consumed by a residence, business, or electrically powered device over time. This includes traditional induction meters as well as modern electronic and smart meters. The classification is based on the device's function as a "supply meter," which distinguishes it from instruments that measure instantaneous electrical properties like current or voltage.

Products Included

• Single-phase and polyphase electricity meters
• Smart meters for residential energy monitoring
• Kilowatt-hour (kWh) meters for billing
• Pre-payment electricity meters
• Calibrating meters for electricity supply

Common Misclassification

Power meters are frequently misclassified under HS code 9030.33. Heading 9030 covers oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other instruments for measuring or checking electrical quantities. While a multimeter (9030.33) can measure power (watts), it is not a "supply or production meter" designed for cumulative energy measurement. Another common error is 9032.89, which covers automatic regulating or controlling instruments; however, if the device's primary function is measurement rather than control, 9028.30 is the correct classification.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Power meter?

The HS code for electricity supply or production meters, including smart meters and kWh meters, is 9028.30.

Are parts for power meters classified under the same code?

No, parts and accessories for electricity meters are classified under HS code 9028.90, provided they are identifiable as being solely or principally for use with the meters of Heading 9028.