Heading · Chapter 84
8423: Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight-operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds
7 subheadings make up heading 8423 in chapter 84 (nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof).
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 18 tariff lines 
EU Free – 1.7% Third-country duty 18 tariff lines · average 0.9% 
Türkiye 1.7% Third-country duty 21 tariff lines 
USA Free – 2.9% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines · average 0.9% 
Canada Free – 6.5% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines · average 0.8% 
Mexico Free – 15% Third-country duty 12 tariff lines · average 12.5% 
Brazil 14.4% – 20% Third-country duty 12 tariff lines · average 18.9% 
Argentina 12.6% – 20% Third-country duty 51 tariff lines · average 13.7% 
Peru Free Third-country duty 13 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free – 5% Third-country duty 20 tariff lines · average 2.8% 
Japan Free Third-country duty 7 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free – 3.4% Third-country duty 18 tariff lines · average 1.9% 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 11 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 7 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 8% – 15% Third-country duty 18 tariff lines · average 10.2% 
Nigeria 5% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines Subheadings 7
- 8423.10Personal weighing machines, including baby scales; household scales
- 8423.20Scales for continuous weighing of goods on conveyors
- 8423.30Constant weight scales and scales for discharging a predetermined weight of material into a bag or container, including hopper scales
- 8423.81Having a maximum weighing capacity not exceeding 30 kg
- 8423.82Having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 30 kg but not exceeding 5000 kg
- 8423.89Weighing machinery: other weighing machinery, other
- 8423.90Weighing machine weights of all kinds; parts of weighing machinery
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$116kUS$116k+US$5m+US$45m+> US$145m
Exports: 183
- China: US$2bn
- Germany: US$620m
- Japan: US$275m
- United States: US$274m
- Netherlands: US$170m
- United Kingdom: US$145m
- Mexico: US$143m
- Italy: US$133m
- South Korea: US$85m
- Denmark: US$84m
- Spain: US$83m
- France: US$76m
- Switzerland: US$74m
- Singapore: US$55m
- Serbia: US$49m
- Taiwan: US$49m
- India: US$45m
- Poland: US$45m
- Canada: US$38m
- Czechia: US$35m
- Belgium: US$33m
- Türkiye: US$32m
- Indonesia: US$28m
- New Zealand: US$28m
- Austria: US$26m
- Iceland: US$23m
- Sweden: US$21m
- Thailand: US$21m
- Slovakia: US$20m
- Sri Lanka: US$19m
- Philippines: US$17m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$16m
- Vietnam: US$15m
- South Africa: US$15m
- Portugal: US$15m
- Australia: US$13m
- Hungary: US$11m
- Brazil: US$11m
- Finland: US$7m
- Greece: US$6m
- Norway: US$6m
- Morocco: US$5m
- Russia: US$5m
- Malaysia: US$5m
- Bulgaria: US$5m
- Kyrgyzstan: US$4m
- Colombia: US$4m
- Israel: US$4m
- Slovenia: US$4m
- Argentina: US$3m
- Ukraine: US$3m
- Lithuania: US$3m
- Chile: US$3m
- Ireland: US$2m
- United Arab Emirates: US$2m
- Croatia: US$2m
- Romania: US$2m
- Kazakhstan: US$2m
- Estonia: US$2m
- Tunisia: US$1m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$3mUS$3m+US$16m+US$62m+> US$155m
Imports: 220
- United States: US$867m
- Germany: US$299m
- Netherlands: US$241m
- France: US$167m
- Mexico: US$166m
- United Kingdom: US$158m
- Canada: US$155m
- Italy: US$129m
- Spain: US$125m
- Indonesia: US$103m
- Poland: US$103m
- Japan: US$95m
- India: US$94m
- Australia: US$87m
- Russia: US$84m
- Vietnam: US$82m
- China: US$80m
- South Korea: US$74m
- Belgium: US$67m
- Switzerland: US$65m
- Austria: US$65m
- Türkiye: US$62m
- United Arab Emirates: US$61m
- Brazil: US$56m
- Saudi Arabia: US$54m
- Thailand: US$50m
- Denmark: US$49m
- Czechia: US$44m
- Singapore: US$39m
- Malaysia: US$38m
- Taiwan: US$36m
- Romania: US$34m
- Sweden: US$33m
- Portugal: US$33m
- South Africa: US$30m
- Egypt: US$30m
- Philippines: US$29m
- Norway: US$28m
- Kazakhstan: US$27m
- Peru: US$27m
- Iran: US$25m
- Ireland: US$24m
- Bangladesh: US$24m
- Ukraine: US$24m
- Chile: US$24m
- Hungary: US$24m
- Colombia: US$22m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$21m
- Greece: US$19m
- Nigeria: US$18m
- Slovakia: US$18m
- New Zealand: US$18m
- Israel: US$17m
- Finland: US$17m
- Serbia: US$16m
- Algeria: US$15m
- Iraq: US$15m
- Argentina: US$15m
- Morocco: US$14m
- Kenya: US$13m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$2bn | 39.4% |
| 2 |  Germany | US$620m | 12.8% |
| 3 | Japan | US$275m | 5.7% |
| 4 | United States | US$274m | 5.6% |
| 5 |  Netherlands | US$170m | 3.5% |
| 6 | United Kingdom | US$145m | 3% |
| 7 | Mexico | US$143m | 2.9% |
| 8 |  Italy | US$133m | 2.7% |
| 9 |  South Korea | US$85m | 1.7% |
| 10 |  Denmark | US$84m | 1.7% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$867m | 17.9% |
| 2 | Germany | US$299m | 6.2% |
| 3 | Netherlands | US$241m | 5% |
| 4 |  France | US$167m | 3.4% |
| 5 | Mexico | US$166m | 3.4% |
| 6 | United Kingdom | US$158m | 3.3% |
| 7 | Canada | US$155m | 3.2% |
| 8 | Italy | US$129m | 2.7% |
| 9 |  Spain | US$125m | 2.6% |
| 10 |  Indonesia | US$103m | 2.1% |
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 8423 covers 18 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 8423 into 18 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 1.7% (average 0.9%). 9 of them are duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 8423 covers 21 tariff lines and the duty is 1.7%.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 8423 into 10 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 2.9% (average 0.9%). 7 of them are duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 8423 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6.5%. 7 of them are duty-free.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) divides heading 8423 into 12 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 15% (average 12.5%). 2 of them are duty-free.
In the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), heading 8423 covers 12 tariff lines and the duty is between 14.4% and 20%.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 8423 into 51 tariff lines; the duty is between 12.6% and 20% (average 13.7%).
In the Customs Tariff of Peru, heading 8423 covers 13 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 8423 into 20 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 5% (average 2.8%). 9 of them are duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, heading 8423 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan divides heading 8423 into 18 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 3.4% (average 1.9%). 8 of them are duty-free.
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 8423 covers 11 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) divides heading 8423 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 8423 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 8423 into 18 tariff lines; the duty is between 8% and 15% (average 10.2%).
In the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), heading 8423 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
World trade in heading 8423 goods reached US$5bn in 2024, up 1.9% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 39.4% of the total, ahead of Germany.
The United States imported the most (US$867m).
The United Kingdom ranked 6th among 183 exporters with US$145m.
The United Kingdom imported US$158m.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight-operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds?
Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight-operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds fall under HS heading 8423, part of chapter 84, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on weighing machinery in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8423 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on weighing machinery in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8423 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 1.7%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most weighing machinery?
China, with US$2bn in 2024 (39.4% of world exports).