Digital Multimeter
A handheld electronic instrument used to measure voltage, current, and resistance in electrical circuits. It falls under HTS 9031.80.80.85 as a measuring or checking instrument not specified elsewhere in Chapter 90, designed for general electrical diagnostics rather than specialized optical or medical applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If incorporating digital oscilloscope functionality
Multimeters with integrated oscilloscopes are classified under heading 9030 for oscilloscopes and similar instruments.
If for industrial data acquisition systems
If designed principally for automatic data logging with computers, it shifts to Chapter 84 as automatic data processing machines.
If replacement parts like probes or leads sold separately
Parts and accessories suitable for use solely with Chapter 90 instruments are classified in 9033 per chapter note 2.
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