Product classification
HS code for Tachometer sensors: 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 tachometer sensors under HS 9029.90
Tachometer sensors are classified under HS code 9029.90 because they are identified as parts and accessories for the instruments of heading 9029. Heading 9029 covers revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers, and speed indicators or tachometers. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the Chapter Notes for Chapter 90, parts that are suitable for use solely or principally with a particular kind of machine or instrument are classified with those machines. Since these sensors are dedicated components designed to provide input signals specifically for tachometers or speed indicators, they fall under the "parts and accessories" subheading 9029.90. This classification applies regardless of the sensor's technology—whether magnetic, optical, or inductive—provided they are not excluded by Note 2 to Chapter 90 or specifically mentioned in other headings. The sensor acts as the primary sensing element that detects rotational speed and converts it into an electrical signal for the display unit, making it an integral part of the tachometer system.
- Covers
- Magnetic pickup sensors for tachometers
- Hall effect speed sensors
- Optical tachometer sensors
- Inductive proximity sensors for revolution counting
- Gear tooth sensors for speed measurement
- Variable reluctance sensors
- 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. Tachometer sensors are frequently confused with complete tachometers under HS code 9029.20. The distinction lies in whether the item is a standalone measuring instrument or a component. Additionally, they are often misclassified under 8543.70, which covers electrical machines and apparatus having individual functions, or 9031.80, which covers other measuring or checking instruments. If the sensor is a simple semiconductor device without further circuitry, it might be incorrectly placed in 8541.40. However, if it is specifically designed for a tachometer, 9029.90 is the correct designation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902990 (the code used for tachometer sensors), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902990 (the code used for tachometer sensors) 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 tachometer sensors.
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 tachometer sensors
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 tachometer sensors
What is the HS code for Tachometer sensors?
The HS code for Tachometer sensors 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 tachometer sensors is 9029.90, as they are classified as parts and accessories of revolution counters and speed indicators.
How do I classify Tachometer sensors for customs?
Tachometer sensors 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.
Can a general-purpose proximity sensor be classified under 9029.90?
Generally, no. If a sensor is for general use and not specifically designed for a tachometer, it may be classified under 8536 or 9031 depending on its technical characteristics and function.
Which countries are the top exporters of tachometer sensors (HS 902990)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902990 (the code used for tachometer sensors) 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 tachometer sensors (HS 902990)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902990 (the code used for tachometer sensors) 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 Tachometer sensors the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902990 for Tachometer sensors 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 sensors in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902990 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for tachometer sensors depends on the product's details: 9029.90.10 (Parts and accessories of speedometers, tachometers), 9029.90.90 (Parts and accessories of counters, stroboscopes).