9030.84.00.00 - Other, with a recording device

This category, HTS 9030.84.00.00, encompasses a broad range of instruments and apparatus designed for measuring or checking electrical quantities, excluding the specific meters found in heading 9028. The defining characteristic for classification under this subheading is the inclusion of an integrated recording device. These instruments are used to capture and store measurement data for later analysis, diagnostics, or record-keeping. Examples could include oscilloscopes with built-in data loggers, multimeters capable of storing readings, or specialized test equipment that records waveform data over time.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. HTS 9030.82.00.00 specifically covers instruments for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices, including integrated circuits. Therefore, if the primary function of the instrument is semiconductor testing, it would fall under that more specific heading. HTS 9030.89.01.00, conversely, represents a residual category for other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities that do not possess a recording device, nor are they exclusively for semiconductor testing. The presence of a recording device is the key differentiator for HTS 9030.84.00.00.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subdivisions. Classification under HTS 9030.84.00.00 is therefore determined by the instrument's primary function of measuring or checking electrical quantities and the explicit inclusion of a recording device. Importers should verify that the instrument's purpose aligns with the broader scope of heading 9030 and that the recording functionality is integral to its operation.