HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9031.10 – Machines; for balancing mechanical parts
HS code 9031.10 is the 6-digit subheading for machines, for balancing mechanical parts. It is used for dynamic balancing machines, static balancing machines, crankshaft balancing machines, turbine rotor balancers and propeller balancing systems.
What HS 9031.10 covers
This category covers specialized machinery designed for balancing mechanical parts, which is a critical process in manufacturing to ensure smooth operation, reduce vibration, and extend the lifespan of rotating components. These machines are indispensable in industries such as automotive, aerospace, power generation, and general machinery manufacturing, where components like crankshafts, impellers, rotors, and driveshafts must operate with minimal imbalance. Importers and exporters are typically manufacturers of rotating machinery or specialized balancing service providers. Key aspects include precision measurement of imbalance, automated or semi-automated correction capabilities, and adaptability to various part sizes and weights. The trade in these machines reflects the global demand for high-quality, reliable mechanical systems across diverse industrial applications, contributing significantly to product performance and safety.
- Covers
- Dynamic balancing machines
- Static balancing machines
- Crankshaft balancing machines
- Turbine rotor balancers
- Propeller balancing systems
- Industrial wheel balancing machines
- Examples
- Schenck HM series
- Hofmann Balancing Machines
- Cemb K-series
- Fives Landis Gardner balancing machines
Codes often confused with 9031.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with general testing machines under 903180 if the specific function of 'balancing' is not clearly identified. Also, simpler automotive wheel balancers for garages might sometimes be misclassified, but this code focuses on industrial-grade machines.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 903110, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 903110 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 12% 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 Italy $112M 21% of world exports
- 2 China $105M 20% of world exports
- 3 Germany $71M 13% of world exports
World total: $534M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $59M 12% of world imports
- 2 Germany $34M 6.8% of world imports
- 3 United States $33M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $493M 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 9031.10
Brazil does not split HS 9031.10: its NCM code is 9031.10.00.
- 9031.10.00 Machines for balancing mechanical partsMáquinas de balancear (equilibrar) peças mecânicas
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.31 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9031.10
What is HS code 903110?
HS code 903110 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machines; for balancing mechanical parts. This category covers specialized machinery designed for balancing mechanical parts, which is a critical process in manufacturing to ensure smooth operation, reduce vibration, and extend the lifespan of rotating components. These machines are indispensable in industries such as automotive, aerospace, power generation, and general machinery manufacturing, where components like crankshafts, impellers, rotors, and driveshafts must operate with minimal imbalance. Importers and exporters are typically manufacturers of rotating machinery or specialized balancing service providers. Key aspects include precision measurement of imbalance, automated or semi-automated correction capabilities, and adaptability to various part sizes and weights. The trade in these machines reflects the global demand for high-quality, reliable mechanical systems across diverse industrial applications, contributing significantly to product performance and safety.
What products fall under HS code 903110?
Dynamic balancing machines, static balancing machines, crankshaft balancing machines, turbine rotor balancers, propeller balancing systems, industrial wheel balancing machines
What are common misclassifications for HS code 903110?
Can be confused with general testing machines under 903180 if the specific function of 'balancing' is not clearly identified. Also, simpler automotive wheel balancers for garages might sometimes be misclassified, but this code focuses on industrial-grade machines.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 903110?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 903110 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($112M, 21% of world exports), China ($105M) and Germany ($71M). World exports came to about $534M, 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 903110?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 903110 in UN Comtrade data were China ($59M, 12% of world imports), Germany ($34M) and the United States ($33M). World imports came to about $493M, 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 903110 structured?
HS code 903110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (31) 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 903110?
In Brazil, HS code 903110 is NCM 9031.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.