What is the HS code for household scales?
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8423 — Weighing machines; excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, including weight operated counting or checking machines and weights of all kinds
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Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 8423 when importing or exporting weighing machines, such as a commercial scale used in a grocery store. This heading covers various types of weighing equipment, excluding balances with high sensitivity, and includes machines for specific applications like counting or checking weights.
When deciding between the HS-6 subheadings, consider the maximum capacity of your weighing machine. For instance, 842310 is for personal and household scales, while 842320 is designated for continuous weighing on conveyors. If your machine is for bulk materials, you might look at 842330 or 842382, depending on its capacity.
If your weighing machine has a capacity exceeding 30kg but not more than 5000kg, you should classify it under 842382. For machines over 5000kg, use 842389. Weights used in conjunction with these machines fall under 842390, which covers various types of weights and parts.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
weighing machines · commercial scales · household scales · continuous weighing machines · hopper scales · industrial scales · weights for scales · maximum weighing capacity · personal scales · bulk weighing equipment · parts of weighing machinery · counting machines · checking machines · scale classification · trade compliance
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Commercial scales for grocery stores (HS-6 842310)
- Industrial conveyor scales for bulk materials (HS-6 842320)
- Hopper scales for precise bagging (HS-6 842330)
- Heavy-duty scales with a capacity up to 5000kg (HS-6 842382)
- Weights for calibration of scales (HS-6 842390)
Common questions
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How to classify industrial weighing machines?
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What are the different types of weighing machines under HS-4 8423?
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What is the maximum capacity for HS-6 842382?
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How do I determine the right HS code for my weighing equipment?
Match the product to the legal wording, then verify the final pick in your country tariff schedule before filing.
Are there specific regulations for importing weighing machines?
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how to classify weighing machines for import
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difference between personal and industrial scales
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HS code for conveyor weighing machines
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maximum capacity for weighing machines under HS-4
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what to include in weighing machine shipments
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regulations for importing scales and weights
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choosing the right HS code for weighing equipment
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understanding HS-4 8423 for trade compliance
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of weighing machines are covered under HS-4 8423?
- HS-4 8423 covers various weighing machines, including personal scales, conveyor scales, hopper scales, and weights used in weighing machinery.
- How do I determine the correct HS-6 subheading for my weighing machine?
- Identify the maximum weighing capacity of your machine. Use **842310** for personal scales, **842320** for conveyor scales, **842382** for machines up to 5000kg, and **842389** for those exceeding 5000kg.
- Can I import weighing machines with a sensitivity of 5cg or better?
- No, HS-4 8423 specifically excludes balances with a sensitivity of 5cg or better.
- What should I do if my weighing machine is used for bulk materials?
- If your machine is designed for bulk weighing, consider using **842330** or **842382**, depending on its capacity.
- Are there specific weights classified under HS-4 8423?
- Yes, **842390** covers weights of all kinds that are used in conjunction with weighing machines.
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HS-6 subheadings (7)
- 842310Weighing machines; personal (including baby scales) and household scales
- 842320Weighing machines; scales for continuous weighing of goods on conveyors
- 842330Weighing machines; constant weight scales and scales for discharging a predetermined weight of material into a bag or container, including hopper scales
- 842381Weighing machines; other than personal, conveyor or constant weight scales, having a maximum weighing capacity not exceeding 30kg (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better)
- 842382Weighing machines; other than personal, conveyor or constant weight scales, having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 30kg but not exceeding 5000kg
- 842389Weighing machines; other than personal, conveyor or constant weight scales, having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 5000kg
- 842390Weighing machines; weights of all kinds, parts of weighing machinery