HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8423.89 – Weighing machines; other than personal, conveyor or constant weight scales, having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 5000kg
HS code 8423.89 is the 6-digit subheading for weighing machines, other than personal, conveyor or constant weight scales, having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 5000kg. It is used for truck scales (weighbridges), railcar scales, crane scales (heavy duty), large platform scales (>5000kg) and silo weighing systems.
What HS 8423.89 covers
This category covers heavy-duty industrial weighing machines designed for extremely large capacities, exceeding 5000 kg. These monumental scales are crucial for industries dealing with massive loads, such as transportation (trucks, railcars), heavy manufacturing, mining, waste management, and large-scale agriculture. They are essential for legal-for-trade transactions, ensuring compliance with weight limits, and managing vast inventories of bulk materials. International trade in these specialized, high-capacity scales is driven by infrastructure development, industrial expansion, and the need for precise measurement of heavy goods. Importers are typically government agencies, port authorities, large industrial complexes, and logistics companies handling heavy freight. Exporters are countries with advanced heavy engineering and industrial automation capabilities. Key considerations include robust construction, extreme accuracy under heavy loads, large platform dimensions, integration with complex logistics systems, and stringent regulatory compliance.
- Covers
- Truck scales (weighbridges)
- Railcar scales
- Crane scales (heavy duty)
- Large platform scales (>5000kg)
- Silo weighing systems
- Tank weighing systems
- Heavy-duty axle weighers
- Examples
- Mettler Toledo VTS231 Truck Scales
- Rice Lake SURVIVOR OTR Truck Scales
- Avery Weigh-Tronix Weighbridges
- Fairbanks Scales Heavy Capacity Scales
- Intercomp LS-WIM Weigh-in-Motion Scales (static component)
Codes often confused with 8423.89
Common mistake. This code is clearly defined by its maximum weighing capacity exceeding 5000kg, differentiating it from all other general-purpose scales (842381, 842382). It should not be confused with continuous conveyor scales (842320) or batching scales (842330) which have different operational principles.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842389, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842389 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 6.0% 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 $84M 31% of world exports
- 2 United States $32M 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $16M 5.8% of world exports
World total: $271M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $17M 6.0% of world imports
- 2 Canada $16M 5.7% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $12M 4.2% of world imports
World total: $286M 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 8423.89
Brazil does not split HS 8423.89: its NCM code is 8423.89.00.
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 8423.89
What is HS code 842389?
HS code 842389 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 5000kg. This category covers heavy-duty industrial weighing machines designed for extremely large capacities, exceeding 5000 kg. These monumental scales are crucial for industries dealing with massive loads, such as transportation (trucks, railcars), heavy manufacturing, mining, waste management, and large-scale agriculture. They are essential for legal-for-trade transactions, ensuring compliance with weight limits, and managing vast inventories of bulk materials. International trade in these specialized, high-capacity scales is driven by infrastructure development, industrial expansion, and the need for precise measurement of heavy goods. Importers are typically government agencies, port authorities, large industrial complexes, and logistics companies handling heavy freight. Exporters are countries with advanced heavy engineering and industrial automation capabilities. Key considerations include robust construction, extreme accuracy under heavy loads, large platform dimensions, integration with complex logistics systems, and stringent regulatory compliance.
What products fall under HS code 842389?
Truck scales (weighbridges), Railcar scales, Crane scales (heavy duty), Large platform scales (>5000kg), Silo weighing systems, Tank weighing systems, Heavy-duty axle weighers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842389?
This code is clearly defined by its maximum weighing capacity exceeding 5000kg, differentiating it from all other general-purpose scales (842381, 842382). It should not be confused with continuous conveyor scales (842320) or batching scales (842330) which have different operational principles.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842389?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842389 in UN Comtrade data were China ($84M, 31% of world exports), the United States ($32M) and Germany ($16M). World exports came to about $271M, 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 842389?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842389 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($17M, 6.0% of world imports), Canada ($16M) and the United Kingdom ($12M). World imports came to about $286M, 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 842389 structured?
HS code 842389 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 (89) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842389?
In Brazil, HS code 842389 is NCM 8423.89.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.