Product classification

HS code for Voltmeter: 9030.33

Instruments and apparatus, for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, without a recording device (excluding multimeters).

Classification of voltmeter under HS 9030.33

A voltmeter is classified under HS code 9030.33 because it is an instrument designed for measuring or checking electrical voltage without a recording device. Heading 9030 covers a wide range of instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers. Subheading 9030.33 is a specific category for instruments that measure voltage, current, resistance, or power but do not have a built-in mechanism for recording the data over time. This classification is determined by the device's primary function and its technical limitations. If the device were capable of measuring multiple parameters simultaneously (like a multimeter), it would be moved to a different subheading. The distinction between 'measuring' and 'checking' is also relevant; measuring implies a numerical value is provided, whereas checking might only indicate the presence of voltage. However, both functions are covered under this heading. The absence of a recording device is the primary differentiator from subheading 9030.32. Modern digital voltmeters that display a real-time value on an LCD screen are included here, as long as they do not store or log that data for later retrieval.

Covers
  • Analog voltmeters
  • Digital voltmeters (non-recording)
  • Panel-mounted voltmeters
  • Portable handheld voltmeters (single function)
  • Electrostatic voltmeters
  • Electronic voltage indicators
Also under 9030.33
  • Megger MIT420/2 insulation tester
  • Fluke T5-1000 electrical tester
  • Hioki 3280-10F clamp on ammeter (non-multimeter)
  • Chauvin Arnoux C.A 6116N installation tester
  • dedicated panel-mount ammeters from Siemens

Codes often confused with 9030.33

Common mistake. The most common misclassification for a voltmeter is HS code 9030.31, which is reserved for multimeters. A multimeter is a device capable of measuring two or more electrical properties (e.g., voltage and resistance). Another frequent error is using 9030.32, which applies to instruments that include a recording device, such as data loggers. If the voltmeter is part of a larger machine or a vehicle dashboard, it might be classified under the heading for that specific machine or under 9029 for revolution counters and similar instruments, though 9030 remains the primary heading for standalone electrical measurement.

9030.31Multimeters; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power (other than those for measuring or checking semiconductor wafer or devices), without a recording device9030.32Multimeters; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, with a recording device90.29Revolution counter, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like, speed indicators and tachometers, other than those of heading no. 9015, stroboscopes90.30Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities not meters of heading no. 9028; instruments, apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic and other radiations

Top exporters and importers of HS 903033 (the code used for voltmeter), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 903033 (the code used for voltmeter) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 903033, not only voltmeter.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $526M
  2. 2 China $498M
  3. 3 United States $452M

World total: $3.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $528M
  2. 2 China $294M
  3. 3 Germany $255M

World total: $3.2B 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 voltmeter

Brazil splits HS 9030.33 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about voltmeter

What is the HS code for Voltmeter?

The HS code for Voltmeter is 903033 (Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, without a recording device (excluding multimeters)). The HS code for a standard voltmeter without a recording device is 9030.33.

How do I classify Voltmeter for customs?

Voltmeter is classified under HS code 903033 — Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, without a recording device (excluding multimeters). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the difference between 9030.31 and 9030.33?

HS code 9030.31 is for multimeters (devices that measure multiple electrical units), while 9030.33 is for single-function instruments like voltmeters or ammeters.

Which countries are the top exporters of voltmeter (HS 903033)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 903033 (the code used for voltmeter) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($526M, 17% of world exports), China ($498M) and the United States ($452M). World exports came to about $3.2B, 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 voltmeter (HS 903033)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 903033 (the code used for voltmeter) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($528M, 17% of world imports), China ($294M) and Germany ($255M). World imports came to about $3.2B, 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.

Is the HS code for Voltmeter the same in all countries?

The base HS code 903033 for Voltmeter 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 voltmeter in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 903033 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for voltmeter depends on the product's details: 9030.33.11 (Digital voltmeters), 9030.33.19 (Other voltmeters), 9030.33.21 (Ammeters for motor vehicles), 9030.33.29 (Other ammeters), 9030.33.90 (Other non-recording volt/amp/ohm/watt meters).