Product classification
HS code for Speedometer: 9029.20
Meters, speed indicators and tachometers, stroboscopes.
Classification of speedometer under HS 9029.20
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.
- Covers
- Automobile speedometers (analog and digital)
- Bicycle speedometers
- Magnetic speed indicators
- Tachometers for measuring engine RPM
- Stroboscopes for speed measurement
- Also under 9029.20
- VDO speedometers
- Fluke tachometers
- Testo stroboscopes
- Motogadget motoscope
- Autometer tachometers
Codes often confused with 9029.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902920 (the code used for speedometer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902920 (the code used for speedometer) in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% 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 902920, not only speedometer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Portugal $1.3B 17% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $805M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $781M 11% of world exports
World total: $7.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.3B 22% of world imports
- 2 Germany $589M 9.9% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $377M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $6.0B 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
Brazil splits HS 9029.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9029.20.10Speed indicators and tachometers
- 9029.20.20Stroboscopes
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about speedometer
What is the HS code for Speedometer?
The HS code for Speedometer is 902920 (Meters; speed indicators and tachometers; stroboscopes). The HS code for speedometers, including speed indicators and tachometers, is 9029.20.
How do I classify Speedometer for customs?
Speedometer is classified under HS code 902920 — Meters; speed indicators and tachometers; stroboscopes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of speedometer (HS 902920)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902920 (the code used for speedometer) in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($1.3B, 17% of world exports), Mexico ($805M) and Germany ($781M). World exports came to about $7.2B, 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 speedometer (HS 902920)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902920 (the code used for speedometer) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.3B, 22% of world imports), Germany ($589M) and South Korea ($377M). World imports came to about $6.0B, 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 the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902920 for Speedometer 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 in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902920 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for speedometer depends on the product's details: 9029.20.10 (Speed indicators and tachometers), 9029.20.20 (Stroboscopes).