Product classification
HS code for Tachometer: 9029.20
Meters, speed indicators and tachometers, stroboscopes.
Classification of tachometer under HS 9029.20
Tachometers are classified under HS code 902920, which specifically covers speed indicators and tachometers, as well as stroboscopes. This classification is determined by the device's primary function: measuring the rotation speed of a shaft or disk, typically expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM). As part of Chapter 90, these instruments are categorized alongside other high-precision measuring, checking, and medical apparatus. The classification applies to a wide variety of technologies, including mechanical centrifugal types, electrical generators, and modern digital optical or laser-based sensors. Because the tachometer provides a rate of speed rather than a simple cumulative count of units, it is distinguished from basic revolution counters. Whether the device is integrated into a vehicle dashboard or used as a handheld industrial tool, it remains within this heading provided it is not specifically designed for aeronautical or navigational purposes, which might shift it to other specialized chapters.
- Covers
- Digital handheld tachometers
- Analog contact tachometers
- Laser non-contact tachometers
- Engine RPM gauges
- Stroboscopic tachometers
- Photoelectric tachometers
- Also under 9029.20
- VDO speedometers
- Fluke tachometers
- Testo stroboscopes
- Motogadget motoscope
- Autometer tachometers
Codes often confused with 9029.20
Common mistake. Tachometers are frequently confused with revolution counters under HS code 902910. While both measure rotation, 902910 is for devices that simply count total revolutions (like a production counter), whereas 902920 is for devices that measure the speed of rotation. Additionally, tachometers for aircraft or marine navigation may be classified under 9014, and general electronic measuring instruments without a specific heading might be incorrectly placed in 903180.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902920 (the code used for tachometer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902920 (the code used for tachometer) 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 tachometer.
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 tachometer
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 tachometer
What is the HS code for Tachometer?
The HS code for Tachometer is 902920 (Meters; speed indicators and tachometers; stroboscopes). The primary HS code for a tachometer is 902920, which falls under the category of speed indicators and stroboscopes.
How do I classify Tachometer for customs?
Tachometer is classified under HS code 902920 — Meters; speed indicators and tachometers; stroboscopes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a speedometer classified under the same HS code?
Yes, speedometers used for land vehicles are also classified under HS code 902920, as they function as speed indicators.
Which countries are the top exporters of tachometer (HS 902920)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902920 (the code used for tachometer) 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 tachometer (HS 902920)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902920 (the code used for tachometer) 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 Tachometer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902920 for Tachometer 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 tachometer in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902920 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for tachometer depends on the product's details: 9029.20.10 (Speed indicators and tachometers), 9029.20.20 (Stroboscopes).