HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8423.10 – Weighing machines; personal (including baby scales) and household scales
HS code 8423.10 is the 6-digit subheading for weighing machines, personal (including baby scales) and household scales. It is used for digital bathroom scales, analog bathroom scales, baby weighing scales, kitchen scales (digital) and kitchen scales (mechanical).
What HS 8423.10 covers
This HS code specifically covers weighing machines designed for personal use, primarily for measuring body weight, and household applications, such as kitchen scales. These devices are ubiquitous in homes globally, serving health monitoring, fitness tracking, and culinary purposes. The international trade in these scales is driven by consumer demand, health consciousness trends, and the widespread adoption of smart home devices. Major importers include retail chains, electronics distributors, and e-commerce platforms in virtually every country. Exporters are predominantly manufacturing hubs with strong consumer electronics production capabilities. Key factors influencing trade include accuracy, design aesthetics, smart features (e.g., Bluetooth connectivity, body composition analysis), brand reputation, and competitive pricing. The market is characterized by rapid technological advancements, leading to more sophisticated and user-friendly models.
- Covers
- Digital bathroom scales
- Analog bathroom scales
- Baby weighing scales
- Kitchen scales (digital)
- Kitchen scales (mechanical)
- Smart body composition scales
- Luggage scales
- Examples
- Withings Body+ Scale
- Tanita BC-545N
- Ozeri Pronto Digital Kitchen Scale
- Salter Electronic Kitchen Scale
- Etekcity Digital Luggage Scale
Codes often confused with 8423.10
Common mistake. This code is distinct from industrial or commercial scales (e.g., 842381, 842382) due to its specific "personal and household" designation. It should not be confused with laboratory balances (often under 9016) which have much higher precision.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842310, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842310 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 77% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $993M 77% of world exports
- 2 Germany $73M 5.6% of world exports
- 3 France $33M 2.6% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $203M 20% of world imports
- 2 Germany $102M 9.9% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $55M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8423.10
Brazil does not split HS 8423.10: its NCM code is 8423.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.23 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8423.10
What is HS code 842310?
HS code 842310 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Weighing machines; personal (including baby scales) and household scales. This HS code specifically covers weighing machines designed for personal use, primarily for measuring body weight, and household applications, such as kitchen scales. These devices are ubiquitous in homes globally, serving health monitoring, fitness tracking, and culinary purposes. The international trade in these scales is driven by consumer demand, health consciousness trends, and the widespread adoption of smart home devices. Major importers include retail chains, electronics distributors, and e-commerce platforms in virtually every country. Exporters are predominantly manufacturing hubs with strong consumer electronics production capabilities. Key factors influencing trade include accuracy, design aesthetics, smart features (e.g., Bluetooth connectivity, body composition analysis), brand reputation, and competitive pricing. The market is characterized by rapid technological advancements, leading to more sophisticated and user-friendly models.
What products fall under HS code 842310?
Digital bathroom scales, Analog bathroom scales, Baby weighing scales, Kitchen scales (digital), Kitchen scales (mechanical), Smart body composition scales, Luggage scales
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842310?
This code is distinct from industrial or commercial scales (e.g., 842381, 842382) due to its specific "personal and household" designation. It should not be confused with laboratory balances (often under 9016) which have much higher precision.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842310?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842310 in UN Comtrade data were China ($993M, 77% of world exports), Germany ($73M) and France ($33M). World exports came to about $1.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 842310?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842310 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($203M, 20% of world imports), Germany ($102M) and the United Kingdom ($55M). World imports came to about $1.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 842310 structured?
HS code 842310 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (23) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842310?
In Brazil, HS code 842310 is NCM 8423.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.