Product classification
HS code for Kitchen scale: 8423.10
Weighing machines, personal (including baby scales) and household scales.
Classification of kitchen scale under HS 8423.10
Kitchen scales are classified under HS code 8423.10, which covers weighing machinery designed for personal or household use. This code is situated within Chapter 84, focusing on mechanical appliances. The classification includes both mechanical and electronic scales used in a domestic kitchen environment to measure ingredients. The defining characteristic for this code is the intended use and the typical capacity of the device. Unlike industrial scales or high-precision laboratory balances, kitchen scales are built for general culinary accuracy. The General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System dictate that products are classified according to the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Since 8423 specifically mentions household scales, this is the most specific and appropriate heading for kitchen weighing devices. This applies to digital models with LCD screens as well as traditional spring-loaded mechanical models, as the primary function remains the measurement of weight for domestic purposes.
- Covers
- Digital kitchen scales
- Mechanical spring-loaded kitchen scales
- Dietary or portion control scales
- Electronic food scales
- Wall-mounted kitchen scales
- 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. Kitchen scales are often misclassified under 8423.81, which covers other weighing machinery having a maximum weighing capacity not exceeding 30 kg. While kitchen scales fall under this weight limit, 8423.10 is more specific as it explicitly mentions "household scales." Another common mistake is using 9016.00, which is for balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better. Most kitchen scales do not meet this high-precision laboratory standard and therefore do not belong in Chapter 90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842310 (the code used for kitchen scale), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842310 (the code used for kitchen 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 kitchen 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 kitchen scale
Brazil classifies kitchen 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 kitchen scale
What is the HS code for Kitchen scale?
The HS code for Kitchen scale is 842310 (Weighing machines; personal (including baby scales) and household scales). The HS code for kitchen scales intended for household use is 8423.10.
How do I classify Kitchen scale for customs?
Kitchen 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 high-precision jewelry scales classified here?
No, jewelry scales or laboratory balances with a sensitivity of 5 centigrams or better are classified under HS code 9016.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of kitchen scale (HS 842310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842310 (the code used for kitchen 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 kitchen scale (HS 842310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842310 (the code used for kitchen 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 Kitchen scale the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842310 for Kitchen 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 kitchen scale in Brazil?
In Brazil, kitchen scale (HS 842310) is classified under NCM 8423.10.00.