HSChapter 90

Multimeters Without a Recording Device

Name: Multimeters Without a Recording Device (HS 903031) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

$11.6MU.S. imports · April 2026HS 903031

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HSChapter 90

Multimeters Without a Recording Device

$11.6MU.S. imports · April 2026HS 903031

U.S. imports of multimeters without a recording device (HS 903031) totaled $11.6M in April 2026, traded with 38 countries.

Importers of Multimeters Without a Recording Device paid $1.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $11.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Handheld and bench-top multimeters — measuring voltage, current, and resistance without an integrated data-recording function — enter under a single tariff line (9030310000) and are widely used in electrical contracting, electronics manufacturing, and field service applications. Vietnam and China together dominate US import supply, with Malaysia, Taiwan, and Belgium also contributing; the significant Chinese-origin share means importers must account for Section 301 tariff exposure when sourcing decisions are made. The "without a recording device" qualifier is a hard classification boundary: multimeters with integrated data logging or Bluetooth data-export capability may fall under a different subheading within heading 9030.

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Frequently Asked Questions

At what point does a multimeter's data-connectivity feature push it out of subheading 903031?

Subheading 903031 is explicitly limited to multimeters without a recording device. CBP has generally interpreted "recording device" to include integrated memory that stores measurement data for later retrieval. A multimeter with Bluetooth or USB output that merely transmits live readings without storing them may still qualify, but one with onboard data logging memory is likely classifiable under a different subheading. Importers of connected or smart multimeters should seek a binding ruling to confirm the correct classification.

How does Section 301 tariff exposure affect sourcing decisions for multimeters?

Multimeters of Chinese origin are subject to Section 301 tariffs, which adds to the landed cost relative to instruments sourced from Vietnam, Malaysia, or Taiwan. This has led many importers to shift procurement toward Vietnamese and Malaysian manufacturers. However, importers must verify that claimed non-Chinese origin reflects genuine substantial transformation in the declared country, as CBP actively scrutinizes transshipment and origin-washing in the test-and-measurement category.

U.S. imports of multimeters without a recording device (HS 903031) totaled $11.6M in April 2026, traded with 38 countries.

Importers of Multimeters Without a Recording Device paid $1.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $11.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Handheld and bench-top multimeters — measuring voltage, current, and resistance without an integrated data-recording function — enter under a single tariff line (9030310000) and are widely used in electrical contracting, electronics manufacturing, and field service applications. Vietnam and China together dominate US import supply, with Malaysia, Taiwan, and Belgium also contributing; the significant Chinese-origin share means importers must account for Section 301 tariff exposure when sourcing decisions are made. The "without a recording device" qualifier is a hard classification boundary: multimeters with integrated data logging or Bluetooth data-export capability may fall under a different subheading within heading 9030.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $11.6M; from 38 countries
Exports: $12.9M
Trade balance: Surplus of $1.3M; net exporter

YTD $45.6M (April 2026) · 542 shipments/mo

Top trading partners

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
MEXICO	$67K	$5.5M	+$5.4M
VIETNAM	$3.8M	--	-$3.8M
MALAYSIA	$1.6M	$78K	-$1.5M
CHINA	$1.1M	$473K	-$661K
TAIWAN	$1.4M	$13K	-$1.4M

MEXICO

Imports$67K

Exports$5.5M

Balance+$5.4M

VIETNAM

Imports$3.8M

Exports--

Balance-$3.8M

MALAYSIA

Imports$1.6M

Exports$78K

Balance-$1.5M

CHINA

Imports$1.1M

Exports$473K

Balance-$661K

TAIWAN

Imports$1.4M

Exports$13K

Balance-$1.4M

Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

HTS Import Breakdown (HS10)

HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Code	Description	Import Value	Effective Tariff %	Duty Collected	Quantity	Unit
9030310000	MULTIMETERS WITHOUT A RECORDING DEVICE	$11.6M	12.22%	$1.4M	329.2K	NO

9030310000$11.6M

MULTIMETERS WITHOUT A RECORDING DEVICE

Tariff 12.22%329.2K no

Schedule B Export Breakdown (HS10)

HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.

Code	Description	Export Value	Quantity	Unit
9030310000	MULTIMETERS WITHOUT A RECORDING DEVICE	$12.9M	23.6K	NO

9030310000$12.9M

MULTIMETERS WITHOUT A RECORDING DEVICE

23.6K no

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ARTIFICIAL JOINTS & PARTS & ACCESSORIES THEROF,NES

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$318.9M

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Frequently Asked Questions

At what point does a multimeter's data-connectivity feature push it out of subheading 903031?

Subheading 903031 is explicitly limited to multimeters without a recording device. CBP has generally interpreted "recording device" to include integrated memory that stores measurement data for later retrieval. A multimeter with Bluetooth or USB output that merely transmits live readings without storing them may still qualify, but one with onboard data logging memory is likely classifiable under a different subheading. Importers of connected or smart multimeters should seek a binding ruling to confirm the correct classification.

How does Section 301 tariff exposure affect sourcing decisions for multimeters?

Multimeters of Chinese origin are subject to Section 301 tariffs, which adds to the landed cost relative to instruments sourced from Vietnam, Malaysia, or Taiwan. This has led many importers to shift procurement toward Vietnamese and Malaysian manufacturers. However, importers must verify that claimed non-Chinese origin reflects genuine substantial transformation in the declared country, as CBP actively scrutinizes transshipment and origin-washing in the test-and-measurement category.