Heading · Chapter 90
9029: Revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, milometers, pedometers and the like; speed indicators and tachometers, other than those of heading 9014 or 9015; stroboscopes
Heading 9029 is divided into 3 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 90, optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical….
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 10 tariff lines 
EU 1.9% – 2.6% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 2.4% 
Türkiye Free – 2.6% Third-country duty 10 tariff lines · average 1.9% 
USA Free – 6% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines · average 3.2% · 1× specific or compound duty 
Canada Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 15% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines · average 6.9% 
Brazil 12.6% – 18% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines · average 16.1% 
Argentina 12.6% – 18% Third-country duty 11 tariff lines · average 16.6% 
Peru Free Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
Japan Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Taiwan 2% – 10% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines · average 6.2% 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 5% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% – 10% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 8.3% Subheadings 3
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$51kUS$51k+US$4m+US$123m+> US$481m
Exports: 176
- Portugal: US$1bn
- China: US$1bn
- Germany: US$1bn
- Mexico: US$1bn
- Romania: US$626m
- United States: US$481m
- South Korea: US$381m
- Czechia: US$357m
- Japan: US$273m
- Thailand: US$207m
- France: US$193m
- Philippines: US$177m
- Vietnam: US$170m
- Spain: US$146m
- Malaysia: US$144m
- Netherlands: US$124m
- Tunisia: US$123m
- Sweden: US$123m
- Italy: US$111m
- Slovakia: US$106m
- Taiwan: US$97m
- Hungary: US$88m
- United Kingdom: US$78m
- India: US$75m
- Indonesia: US$62m
- Belgium: US$59m
- Switzerland: US$58m
- Poland: US$55m
- Singapore: US$42m
- Canada: US$34m
- Brazil: US$27m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$26m
- Austria: US$25m
- Türkiye: US$24m
- Serbia: US$14m
- Denmark: US$13m
- Israel: US$12m
- Estonia: US$10m
- Panama: US$10m
- Bulgaria: US$8m
- Australia: US$5m
- Ireland: US$5m
- Angola: US$4m
- Croatia: US$4m
- South Africa: US$3m
- Slovenia: US$3m
- Finland: US$3m
- Iceland: US$2m
- United Arab Emirates: US$2m
- Russia: US$2m
- Norway: US$2m
- Lithuania: US$2m
- Greece: US$2m
- Bangladesh: US$2m
- Egypt: US$1m
- Kazakhstan: US$945k
- Latvia: US$860k
- New Zealand: US$785k
- Saudi Arabia: US$751k
- North Macedonia: US$669k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$666kUS$666k+US$9m+US$132m+> US$358m
Imports: 212
- Germany: US$2bn
- United States: US$2bn
- China: US$621m
- Mexico: US$390m
- France: US$363m
- Spain: US$360m
- Japan: US$358m
- South Korea: US$349m
- Türkiye: US$275m
- United Kingdom: US$259m
- Canada: US$230m
- Czechia: US$222m
- Poland: US$215m
- Slovakia: US$211m
- Brazil: US$192m
- Thailand: US$171m
- Italy: US$155m
- Indonesia: US$154m
- Hungary: US$149m
- Romania: US$148m
- Belgium: US$132m
- Netherlands: US$111m
- Egypt: US$103m
- Sweden: US$92m
- Portugal: US$86m
- Malaysia: US$74m
- India: US$68m
- Argentina: US$62m
- Vietnam: US$62m
- Taiwan: US$57m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$57m
- Austria: US$48m
- Switzerland: US$39m
- South Africa: US$39m
- Singapore: US$37m
- Australia: US$34m
- Slovenia: US$28m
- United Arab Emirates: US$25m
- Morocco: US$21m
- Russia: US$20m
- Denmark: US$20m
- Uzbekistan: US$20m
- Finland: US$19m
- Saudi Arabia: US$17m
- Norway: US$16m
- Croatia: US$11m
- Colombia: US$11m
- Lithuania: US$11m
- Bulgaria: US$10m
- Kazakhstan: US$10m
- Iran: US$10m
- Chile: US$10m
- Philippines: US$9m
- Panama: US$9m
- Israel: US$9m
- Serbia: US$8m
- Cambodia: US$8m
- Ukraine: US$8m
- Ireland: US$7m
- Greece: US$7m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Portugal | US$1bn | 15.2% |
| 2 |  China | US$1bn | 13.3% |
| 3 |  Germany | US$1bn | 12.6% |
| 4 | Mexico | US$1bn | 11.7% |
| 5 |  Romania | US$626m | 6.4% |
| 6 | United States | US$481m | 4.9% |
| 7 |  South Korea | US$381m | 3.9% |
| 8 |  Czechia | US$357m | 3.7% |
| 9 | Japan | US$273m | 2.8% |
| 10 |  Thailand | US$207m | 2.1% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | US$2bn | 17.6% |
| 2 | United States | US$2bn | 17.3% |
| 3 | China | US$621m | 6.4% |
| 4 | Mexico | US$390m | 4% |
| 5 |  France | US$363m | 3.7% |
| 6 |  Spain | US$360m | 3.7% |
| 7 | Japan | US$358m | 3.7% |
| 8 | South Korea | US$349m | 3.6% |
| 9 | Türkiye | US$275m | 2.8% |
| 10 | United Kingdom | US$259m | 2.6% |
The UK Global Tariff divides heading 9029 into 10 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 9029 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is between 1.9% and 2.6%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 9029 into 10 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 2.6% (average 1.9%). 2 of them are duty-free.
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 9029 covers 9 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6%. 3 of them are duty-free. 1 line has a specific or compound duty.
The Customs Tariff of Canada divides heading 9029 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), heading 9029 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 15%. 3 of them are duty-free.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) divides heading 9029 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is between 12.6% and 18% (average 16.1%).
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 9029 covers 11 tariff lines and the duty is between 12.6% and 18%.
The Customs Tariff of Peru divides heading 9029 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, heading 9029 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan divides heading 9029 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, heading 9029 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is between 2% and 10%.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff divides heading 9029 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), heading 9029 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Norway divides heading 9029 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, heading 9029 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) divides heading 9029 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 5% and 10% (average 8.3%).
In 2024, countries exported heading 9029 goods worth US$10bn (+1.7% year on year).
The largest exporter was Portugal (US$1bn), followed by China.
The biggest buyer was Germany, with imports of US$2bn.
The United Kingdom ranked 23rd among 176 exporters with US$78m.
The United Kingdom imported US$259m.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, milometers, pedometers and the like; speed indicators and tachometers, other than those of heading 9014 or 9015; stroboscopes?
Revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, milometers, pedometers and the like; speed indicators and tachometers, other than those of heading 9014 or 9015; stroboscopes fall under HS heading 9029, part of chapter 90, in section XVIII of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on revolution counters, production counters… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 9029 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on revolution counters, production counters… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 9029 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 1.9% to 2.6%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most revolution counters, production counters…?
Portugal, with US$1bn in 2024 (15.2% of world exports).