Revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, odometers, pedometers and the like; speedometers and tachometers, other than those of heading 9014 or 9015; stroboscopes; parts and accessories thereof
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Heading 9029 covers counting and measuring instruments such as revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, odometers, pedometers, speedometers, tachometers and stroboscopes, plus their parts and accessories. It is split first by instrument family and then between complete instruments and parts.
Products in this heading
- Taximeters
- Vehicle odometers
- Pedometers
- Bicycle speedometers
- Handheld tachometers
- Stroboscopes
- Taximeter parts and accessories
- Speedometer and tachometer parts
How to choose the right subheading
- Identify the instrument family: counter or similar meter, speedometer or tachometer, or stroboscope.
- For speedometers and tachometers, check whether the item is a bicycle speedometer, for use in civil aircraft, or other.
- Separate complete instruments from parts and accessories; parts take a separate 9029.90 line.
- For parts, identify the parent instrument because parts lines split by taximeter, bicycle speedometer, stroboscope, other speedometer or tachometer, and other.
- Confirm the item is not a navigational, surveying, medical, or utility supply meter covered by another heading.
Often confused with
- Heading 9014Direction finding compasses
Navigational compasses are classified in heading 9014, not in heading 9029.
- Heading 9015Surveying rangefinders
Rangefinders and surveying instruments belong to heading 9015.
- Heading 9025Thermometers
Thermometers and similar measuring instruments are classified in heading 9025.
- Heading 9028Electricity supply meters
Supply or production meters for electricity are classified in heading 9028.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a taximeter?
Taximeters are classified under 9029.10.40.00 and carry a general (MFN) rate of 5.3%.
What is the duty on a bicycle speedometer?
Bicycle speedometers are classified under 9029.20.20.00 and carry a general (MFN) rate of 6%.
How do I classify speedometer parts?
Speedometer and tachometer parts not covered by a more specific parts line are classified under 9029.90.80.40 with a general (MFN) rate of Free. Parts of bicycle speedometers are classified under 9029.90.40.00 with a general (MFN) rate of 6%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 9029
- 9029.10.40.00Revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, odometers, pedometers and the like / Taximeters5.3%
- 9029.10.80.00Revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, odometers, pedometers and the like / OtherFree
- 9029.20.20.00Speedometers and tachometers; stroboscopes / Bicycle speedometers6%
- 9029.20.40.40Speedometers and tachometers; stroboscopes / For use in civil aircraftFree
- 9029.20.40.80Speedometers and tachometers; stroboscopes / OtherFree
- 9029.20.60.00Speedometers and tachometers; stroboscopes / Stroboscopes16¢ each + 2.5%
- 9029.90.20.00Parts and accessories / Of taximeters5.3%
- 9029.90.40.00Parts and accessories / Of bicycle speedometers6%
- 9029.90.60.00Parts and accessories / Of stroboscopes3.2%
- 9029.90.80.40Of speedometers and tachometersFree
- 9029.90.80.80Parts and accessories / OtherFree