Product classification
HS code for Balancing machine: 9031.10
Machines, for balancing mechanical parts.
Classification of balancing machine under HS 9031.10
Balancing machines, designed specifically for detecting and correcting imbalances in rotating mechanical parts, are classified under Harmonized System (HS) code 903110. This classification falls within Chapter 90, which covers optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. The specific subheading 903110 is dedicated to machines used for balancing mechanical parts, highlighting their specialized function in quality control and manufacturing processes. These machines are crucial for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of various mechanical assemblies by minimizing vibration and wear caused by uneven weight distribution.
- Covers
- Dynamic balancing machines
- Static balancing machines
- Vertical balancing machines
- Horizontal balancing machines
- Crankshaft balancing machines
- Turbine rotor balancing machines
- Tire balancing machines (industrial type)
- Propeller balancing machines
- Also under 9031.10
- Schenck HM series
- Hofmann Balancing Machines
- Cemb K-series
- Fives Landis Gardner balancing machines
Codes often confused with 9031.10
Common mistake. Misclassification can occur with other measuring or checking instruments. One common point of confusion is with HS 903180, which covers "Other measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter." While balancing machines are indeed measuring instruments, 903110 is a more specific and appropriate classification for machines solely dedicated to balancing mechanical parts. Another potential misclassification could be with general machinery codes in Chapter 84, such as HS 847989 for "Other machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere." However, Chapter 90 takes precedence for precision measuring and checking instruments, and 903110 specifically addresses the balancing function, making it the correct classification over broader machinery codes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 903110 (the code used for balancing machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 903110 (the code used for balancing machine) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 903110, not only balancing machine.
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 balancing machine
Brazil classifies balancing machine under NCM 9031.10.00: HS 9031.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about balancing machine
What is the HS code for Balancing machine?
The HS code for Balancing machine is 903110 (Machines; for balancing mechanical parts). The HS code for a balancing machine is 903110. This classification specifically covers machines designed for detecting and correcting imbalances in rotating mechanical parts, ensuring their proper function and longevity.
How do I classify Balancing machine for customs?
Balancing machine is classified under HS code 903110 — Machines; for balancing mechanical parts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Why are balancing machines classified under Chapter 90 instead of Chapter 84 for machinery?
Balancing machines are classified under Chapter 90 because their primary function is precision measuring and checking, specifically for identifying and quantifying imbalances in mechanical parts. While they are machines, their core purpose aligns with the instruments and apparatus for measuring and checking covered in Chapter 90, rather than general industrial machinery covered in Chapter 84, which focuses on machines performing a productive or transformative function.
Which countries are the top exporters of balancing machine (HS 903110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 903110 (the code used for balancing machine) 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 balancing machine (HS 903110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 903110 (the code used for balancing machine) 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.
Is the HS code for Balancing machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 903110 for Balancing machine 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 balancing machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, balancing machine (HS 903110) is classified under NCM 9031.10.00.