HS Code for Speedometer

Speedometers are classified under HS code 9029.20, which covers speed indicators and tachometers. This classification is based on the device's fundamental purpose of measuring and indicating the speed of a vehicle or the rotational speed of a machine. Heading 9029 is a specific category for revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers, and similar instruments. Within this heading, 9029.20 distinguishes speed-measuring devices from simple quantity counters. The classification applies to mechanical, electrical, and electronic speedometers. Even when these devices are imported as components for the automotive industry, they are excluded from Chapter 87 (Vehicles) by Note 2(e) to Section XVII and Note 1(l) to Chapter 90, which mandate that instruments and apparatus of Chapter 90 remain classified there even if they are identifiable as parts of vehicles. The inclusion of stroboscopes in this same subheading further reinforces that 9029.20 is the designated home for instruments that measure the rate of motion or frequency of vibration.

Products Included

• Automobile speedometers (analog and digital)
• Bicycle speedometers
• Magnetic speed indicators
• Tachometers for measuring engine RPM
• Stroboscopes for speed measurement

Common Misclassification

Speedometers are often misclassified under 8708.99 as general parts and accessories of motor vehicles. However, legal notes explicitly state that instruments for measuring or checking must be classified in Chapter 90. Another common error is using 9029.10, which is reserved for revolution counters and production counters that merely count the number of units or rotations without calculating the rate of speed over time.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Speedometer?

The HS code for speedometers, including speed indicators and tachometers, is 9029.20.

Does this code include GPS-based speed measuring devices?

If the device is a dedicated speed indicator, it may fall under 9029.20; however, if it is primarily a GPS navigation radio apparatus, it is classified under HS code 8526.91.