Product classification
HS code for Speedometer cables: 9029.90
Meters and counters, parts and accessories for revolution and production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like, speed indicators, tachometers (excluding heading no. 9015), stroboscopes.
Classification of speedometer cables under HS 9029.90
Speedometer cables are classified under HS code 902990, which serves as the category for parts and accessories of the instruments found in heading 9029. Heading 9029 includes revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers, and speed indicators (speedometers). According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, specifically Rule 1 and the notes to Chapter 90, parts that are suitable for use solely or principally with a particular kind of machine or instrument are to be classified with those machines or instruments. A speedometer cable is a highly specialized component consisting of a flexible drive shaft, often housed in a protective conduit, designed to transmit the rotational speed of the vehicle's transmission to the speedometer head on the dashboard. Because it has no other significant application outside of driving these specific types of meters, it is classified as a part under 902990. This classification is preferred over general mechanical parts categories in Chapter 84 or general motor vehicle parts in Chapter 87. It is important to distinguish the complete cable assembly from bulk flexible tubing or raw wire, which would be classified according to their constituent material. The 902990 code ensures that all components essential to the function of speed and distance measurement are grouped together, facilitating consistent tariff application across different jurisdictions.
- Covers
- Flexible speedometer drive cables
- Tachometer cable assemblies
- Inner drive wires for vehicle speedometers
- Protective casings for speedometer cables
- Mileometer drive cables
- Also under 9029.90
- VDO speedometer cables
- Fluke tachometer probes
- Garmin pedometer batteries
- Kienzle taximeter paper rolls
- Omron counter sensors
Codes often confused with 9029.90
Common mistake. Speedometer cables are frequently misclassified under 870899 (parts of motor vehicles) or 848310 (transmission shafts). However, because they are specifically for a Chapter 90 instrument, 902990 takes precedence. They should also not be confused with the speedometer unit itself (902920).
Top exporters and importers of HS 902990 (the code used for speedometer cables), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902990 (the code used for speedometer cables) in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 14% 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 902990, not only speedometer cables.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mexico $150M 14% of world exports
- 2 Germany $122M 11% of world exports
- 3 Japan $84M 7.6% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $131M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $88M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 Japan $79M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 speedometer cables
Brazil splits HS 9029.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9029.90.10Parts and accessories of speedometers, tachometers
- 9029.90.90Parts and accessories of counters, stroboscopes
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about speedometer cables
What is the HS code for Speedometer cables?
The HS code for Speedometer cables is 902990 (Meters and counters; parts and accessories for revolution and production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like; speed indicators, tachometers (excluding heading no. 9015), stroboscopes). The HS code for speedometer cables, as parts of speed indicators, is 902990.
How do I classify Speedometer cables for customs?
Speedometer cables is classified under HS code 902990 — Meters and counters; parts and accessories for revolution and production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like; speed indicators, tachometers (excluding heading no. 9015), stroboscopes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are these cables classified as general auto parts?
No, while they are used in vehicles, the HS system classifies them as parts of measuring instruments under Chapter 90 rather than general vehicle parts in Chapter 87.
Which countries are the top exporters of speedometer cables (HS 902990)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902990 (the code used for speedometer cables) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($150M, 14% of world exports), Germany ($122M) and Japan ($84M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 speedometer cables (HS 902990)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902990 (the code used for speedometer cables) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($131M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($88M) and Japan ($79M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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 Speedometer cables the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902990 for Speedometer cables 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 speedometer cables in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902990 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for speedometer cables depends on the product's details: 9029.90.10 (Parts and accessories of speedometers, tachometers), 9029.90.90 (Parts and accessories of counters, stroboscopes).