Product classification
HS code for Baby scale: 8423.10
Weighing machines, personal (including baby scales) and household scales.
Classification of baby scale under HS 8423.10
The classification of baby scales under HS code 8423.10 is determined by the primary function of the device as a weighing mechanism designed specifically for personal or household use. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI), specifically GRI 1, products are classified according to the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Heading 8423 covers weighing machinery, excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better. Subheading 8423.10 specifically addresses personal weighing machines, which includes baby scales and household scales. These devices are characterized by their intended use in monitoring the weight of infants in a domestic or clinical setting without necessarily reaching the precision levels of laboratory equipment. The technical construction typically involves a platform or a cradle designed to safely hold an infant, connected to either a mechanical spring mechanism or an electronic load cell system with a digital display. Because the primary purpose is the measurement of human weight, it is categorized under personal scales rather than industrial or general-purpose weighing machinery.
- Covers
- Digital baby scales with LCD displays
- Mechanical spring-operated infant scales
- Portable baby weighing mats with integrated sensors
- Smart baby scales with Bluetooth connectivity
- Clinical infant scales used in pediatric offices
- Also under 8423.10
- 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. Baby scales are frequently misclassified under HS code 8423.81, which covers industrial or general-purpose weighing machinery with a capacity not exceeding 30 kg. While baby scales fall within this weight range, the specific provision for personal scales in 8423.10 takes precedence. Another common error is using HS code 9018.90, which covers medical, surgical, or veterinary instruments. Although baby scales are used in medical environments, they remain classified as weighing machinery under Chapter 84 unless they are part of a more complex diagnostic system.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842310 (the code used for baby scale), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842310 (the code used for baby scale) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 842310, not only baby scale.
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 baby scale
Brazil classifies baby scale under NCM 8423.10.00: HS 8423.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about baby scale
What is the HS code for Baby scale?
The HS code for Baby scale is 842310 (Weighing machines; personal (including baby scales) and household scales). The primary HS code for a baby scale is 8423.10, which covers personal weighing machines, including those used for infants.
How do I classify Baby scale for customs?
Baby scale is classified under HS code 842310 — Weighing machines; personal (including baby scales) and household scales. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are medical-grade baby scales classified differently?
Generally, no. Even if a scale is marketed as medical-grade or used in a hospital, it remains under 8423.10 because its essential character is a weighing machine for persons.
Which countries are the top exporters of baby scale (HS 842310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842310 (the code used for baby scale) 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 baby scale (HS 842310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842310 (the code used for baby scale) 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.
Is the HS code for Baby scale the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842310 for Baby scale is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for baby scale in Brazil?
In Brazil, baby scale (HS 842310) is classified under NCM 8423.10.00.