9029.10 - Revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, odometers, pedometers and the like:

This HTS category, 9029.10, encompasses mechanical or electro-mechanical devices designed to record or measure the number of revolutions or units produced. It specifically includes revolution counters, used to track rotational movement, and production counters, which tally the output of manufacturing processes. Also falling under this heading are taximeters, essential for calculating fares in taxis, and odometers and pedometers, used to measure distance traveled. The common thread is the measurement and recording of cumulative events or distances.

Distinguishing 9029.10 from its sibling, 9029.20, is crucial. While 9029.10 focuses on cumulative event or distance counting (like revolutions or units produced), 9029.20 pertains to instruments measuring instantaneous speed or the rate of events. Therefore, speedometers and tachometers, which indicate current velocity or rotational speed, are classified under 9029.20, whereas devices that simply tally the total distance traveled or units completed belong here.

This heading is further subdivided to provide greater specificity. The subcategory 9029.10.40.00 is dedicated to taximeters, recognizing their unique function and prevalence in transportation services. The remaining devices within the scope of revolution counters, production counters, odometers, and pedometers are grouped under the residual category 9029.10.80.00, ensuring all eligible instruments are appropriately classified.