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HS code for specific gravity apparatus - balances
9016 Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “specific gravity apparatus - balances” points to heading 9016: balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 9016 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 9016 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 3.7%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 9016 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is 3.7%.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU 3.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye 3.7% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
USA 2.9% – 3.9% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 3.4% 
Canada Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Mexico Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Brazil 20% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Argentina 12.6% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Peru Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Japan Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Taiwan Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for specific gravity apparatus - balances?
Specific gravity apparatus - balances are classified under 9016 (Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.