Product classification
HS code for Taximeter: 9029.10
Meters and counters, revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like.
Classification of taximeter under HS 9029.10
Taximeters are classified under HS code 902910. This heading covers a variety of counting and measuring instruments, including revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, and pedometers. A taximeter is defined as a device intended for installation in public hire vehicles (taxis) to calculate the fare based on distance traveled, time elapsed, or a combination of both. The classification is based on the device's primary function as a meter that tallies units of cost or distance. Even with the advent of digital and GPS-based systems, if the device is dedicated to the calculation and display of taxi fares, it remains within 902910. This follows General Interpretative Rule 1, as the product is specifically named in the heading text for 9029.
- Covers
- Electronic digital taximeters
- Mechanical taximeters
- Fare meters for limousines or hired cars
- Integrated taxi terminals with metering software
- Distance-based fare counters
- Also under 9029.10
- Veeder-Root counters
- Kienzle taximeters
- Garmin pedometers
- Bosch automotive odometers
- Omron production counters
Codes often confused with 9029.10
Common mistake. Taximeters are often confused with HS code 902920, which covers speedometers and tachometers. While both devices may use the same vehicle speed sensor data, 902920 is for instruments that indicate instantaneous speed or rate of rotation, whereas 902910 is for instruments that count or accumulate totals (like fares or total distance). They may also be misclassified under 8526 if they include GPS navigation; however, if the principal function is fare metering, 902910 is the correct classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902910 (the code used for taximeter), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902910 (the code used for taximeter) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 23% 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 902910, not only taximeter.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $147M 23% of world exports
- 2 China $128M 20% of world exports
- 3 United States $50M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $646M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $81M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $69M 11% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $44M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $638M 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 taximeter
Brazil splits HS 9029.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9029.10.10Revolution, production or hour counters
- 9029.10.90Taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about taximeter
What is the HS code for Taximeter?
The HS code for Taximeter is 902910 (Meters and counters; revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like).
How do I classify Taximeter for customs?
Taximeter is classified under HS code 902910 — Meters and counters; revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a taxi fare meter?
The HS code for a taxi fare meter (taximeter) is 902910.
Does this code include the printer used for taxi receipts?
If the printer is an integral part of the taximeter unit, it is classified here. If it is a separate, stand-alone unit, it may be classified under 8443.
Which countries are the top exporters of taximeter (HS 902910)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902910 (the code used for taximeter) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($147M, 23% of world exports), China ($128M) and the United States ($50M). World exports came to about $646M, 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 taximeter (HS 902910)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902910 (the code used for taximeter) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($81M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($69M) and Türkiye ($44M). World imports came to about $638M, 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 Taximeter the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902910 for Taximeter 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 taximeter in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902910 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for taximeter depends on the product's details: 9029.10.10 (Revolution, production or hour counters), 9029.10.90 (Taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like).