9902.17.34 - Digital multimeters, each having 8.5 digit resolution and having a recording device, certified by the importer as having 3 ppm direct current volts (DCV) accuracy (provided for in subheading 9030.32.00)

This HTS category, 9902.17.34, specifically covers advanced digital multimeters that possess a high degree of precision, defined by their 8.5 digit resolution. Crucially, these devices must also incorporate a recording function. Importers are required to certify that these multimeters meet a specific accuracy standard of 3 parts per million (ppm) for direct current voltage (DCV) measurements. This particular classification is established under temporary legislation and temporary modifications within Chapter 99, indicating a specialized trade provision.

The distinguishing feature of this category lies in the combined technical specifications: the exceptional resolution, the integrated recording capability, and the stringent DCV accuracy certification. While other subheadings within Chapter 90 might cover general multimeters (such as 9030.32.00, as indicated in the provision), this category carves out a niche for instruments meeting these exact, high-performance criteria. It is important to note that this entry is a leaf node, meaning it represents the most specific level of classification for these particular goods and has no further subdivisions. Therefore, any digital multimeter that fulfills all the stipulated conditions of resolution, recording functionality, and certified DCV accuracy falls directly under this HTS code.