Product classification
HS code for Industrial scale: 8423.82
Weighing machines, other than personal, conveyor or constant weight scales, having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 30kg but not exceeding 5000kg.
Classification of industrial scale under HS 8423.82
Industrial scales with a weighing capacity exceeding 30kg but not exceeding 5,000kg are classified under HS code 8423.82. This classification falls under the broader heading 8423, which covers all types of weighing machinery except for high-precision laboratory balances. The classification is strictly determined by the maximum weighing capacity of the device. Industrial scales in this range are typically used in warehouses, shipping docks, and manufacturing facilities for bulk weighing. The code 8423.82 excludes scales that are integrated into conveyors or those designed for constant-weight feeding. The technical distinction is based on the mechanical or electronic weighing mechanism designed to handle heavy loads while maintaining a specific level of industrial accuracy. Because these scales are neither small-scale retail devices nor ultra-heavy-duty weighbridges, they occupy this middle-tier capacity classification.
- Covers
- Platform scales for warehouse use
- Floor scales for pallet weighing
- Heavy-duty bench scales with capacity over 30kg
- Industrial hanging scales and crane scales
- Electronic scales for industrial batching
- Also under 8423.82
- 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. The most frequent misclassification involves HS code 8423.81, which is for scales with a capacity of 30kg or less. Conversely, scales with a capacity exceeding 5,000kg are often incorrectly placed here instead of under 8423.89. Additionally, precision balances used in labs that are sensitive to 5mg or better must be classified under 9016.00, regardless of their capacity. Importers also sometimes confuse industrial scales with 8423.20, which is specifically for scales that weigh goods as they move along a conveyor belt.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842382 (the code used for industrial scale), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842382 (the code used for industrial scale) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 842382, not only industrial scale.
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 industrial scale
Brazil classifies industrial scale under NCM 8423.82.00: HS 8423.82 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about industrial scale
What is the HS code for Industrial scale?
The HS code for Industrial scale is 842382 (Weighing machines; other than personal, conveyor or constant weight scales, having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 30kg but not exceeding 5000kg). The HS code for an industrial scale with a capacity between 30kg and 5,000kg is 8423.82.
How do I classify Industrial scale for customs?
Industrial scale is classified under HS code 842382 — Weighing machines; other than personal, conveyor or constant weight scales, having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 30kg but not exceeding 5000kg. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include scales used for weighing trucks?
Usually not. Most truck scales (weighbridges) exceed the 5,000kg limit and are therefore classified under HS code 8423.89.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial scale (HS 842382)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842382 (the code used for industrial scale) 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 industrial scale (HS 842382)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842382 (the code used for industrial scale) 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.
Is the HS code for Industrial scale the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842382 for Industrial 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 industrial scale in Brazil?
In Brazil, industrial scale (HS 842382) is classified under NCM 8423.82.00.