HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8423.82 – Weighing machines; other than personal, conveyor or constant weight scales, having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 30kg but not exceeding 5000kg
HS code 8423.82 is the 6-digit subheading for weighing machines, other than personal, conveyor or constant weight scales, having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 30kg but not exceeding 5000kg. It is used for pallet scales, floor scales, platform scales (medium duty), drum scales and livestock scales.
What HS 8423.82 covers
This HS code encompasses a significant segment of industrial and commercial weighing machines designed for medium-to-heavy duty applications, with capacities ranging from over 30 kg up to 5000 kg. These scales are indispensable in warehouses, manufacturing plants, logistics hubs, and agricultural settings for weighing pallets, large containers, industrial components, and bulk goods. The international trade in these robust scales is driven by global industrial activity, supply chain management needs, and the demand for efficient material handling. Importers include large manufacturing corporations, logistics providers, freight forwarders, and agricultural enterprises. Exporters are typically countries with strong industrial engineering and manufacturing sectors. Key considerations include durability, accuracy under heavy loads, platform size, integration with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and compliance with national and international metrological standards. The market emphasizes rugged construction and reliable performance.
- Covers
- Pallet scales
- Floor scales
- Platform scales (medium duty)
- Drum scales
- Livestock scales
- Forklift scales
- Axle weighers (static, <5000kg)
- Industrial bench scales (>30kg)
- Examples
- Mettler Toledo PFA220 Floor Scales
- Rice Lake RoughDeck Floor Scales
- Ohaus Defender 5000 Series
- Avery Weigh-Tronix ZM303 Indicator with Platform
- Adam Equipment PT Platform Scales
Codes often confused with 8423.82
Common mistake. This code is distinguished from lower capacity scales (842381) and very high capacity scales (842389) by its specific weight range. It's also separate from continuous conveyor scales (842320) and batching scales (842330) due to its general-purpose static weighing function.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842382, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842382 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 36% 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 $228M 29% of world exports
- 2 United States $177M 22% of world exports
- 3 Germany $124M 16% of world exports
World total: $794M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $266M 36% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $63M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $39M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $742M 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 8423.82
Brazil does not split HS 8423.82: its NCM code is 8423.82.00.
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 8423.82
What is HS code 842382?
HS code 842382 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Weighing machines; other than personal, conveyor or constant weight scales, having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 30kg but not exceeding 5000kg. This HS code encompasses a significant segment of industrial and commercial weighing machines designed for medium-to-heavy duty applications, with capacities ranging from over 30 kg up to 5000 kg. These scales are indispensable in warehouses, manufacturing plants, logistics hubs, and agricultural settings for weighing pallets, large containers, industrial components, and bulk goods. The international trade in these robust scales is driven by global industrial activity, supply chain management needs, and the demand for efficient material handling. Importers include large manufacturing corporations, logistics providers, freight forwarders, and agricultural enterprises. Exporters are typically countries with strong industrial engineering and manufacturing sectors. Key considerations include durability, accuracy under heavy loads, platform size, integration with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and compliance with national and international metrological standards. The market emphasizes rugged construction and reliable performance.
What products fall under HS code 842382?
Pallet scales, Floor scales, Platform scales (medium duty), Drum scales, Livestock scales, Forklift scales, Axle weighers (static, <5000kg), Industrial bench scales (>30kg)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842382?
This code is distinguished from lower capacity scales (842381) and very high capacity scales (842389) by its specific weight range. It's also separate from continuous conveyor scales (842320) and batching scales (842330) due to its general-purpose static weighing function.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842382?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842382 in UN Comtrade data were China ($228M, 29% of world exports), the United States ($177M) and Germany ($124M). World exports came to about $794M, 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 842382?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842382 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($266M, 36% of world imports), Mexico ($63M) and the Netherlands ($39M). World imports came to about $742M, 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 842382 structured?
HS code 842382 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 (82) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842382?
In Brazil, HS code 842382 is NCM 8423.82.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.