Product classification
HS code for Pallet 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 pallet scale under HS 8423.82
Pallet scales are classified under HS code 842382 as they are industrial weighing machines with a specific capacity range. Chapter 84 encompasses nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8423 is dedicated to weighing machinery, excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better. Within this heading, the classification is determined by the maximum weighing capacity of the device. Subheading 842382 specifically covers machines having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 30kg but not exceeding 5000kg. Most industrial pallet scales, including floor scales and U-frame scales used in warehouses, fall within this weight range. The classification focuses on the mechanical function of weighing rather than the material of construction or the specific industry of use. Even if the scale features digital displays or wireless connectivity, it remains under 8423 as long as its primary function is the determination of weight for industrial loads.
- Covers
- U-shaped pallet scales
- Industrial floor scales
- Pallet jack scales (integrated weighing)
- Heavy-duty platform scales
- Beam scales for pallets
- 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. Pallet scales are often confused with HS code 842310, which is reserved for personal weighing machines and household scales. Additionally, if a scale is integrated into a forklift, some importers mistakenly use HS code 8427 (forklift trucks). However, if the weighing component is the primary item being declared, 842382 is more appropriate. High-precision laboratory scales are classified under 9027 and should not be confused with industrial pallet scales.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842382 (the code used for pallet scale), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842382 (the code used for pallet 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 pallet 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 pallet scale
Brazil classifies pallet 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 pallet scale
What is the HS code for Pallet scale?
The HS code for Pallet 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 a standard industrial pallet scale with a capacity between 30kg and 5000kg is 842382.
How do I classify Pallet scale for customs?
Pallet 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 integrated into pallet jacks?
Yes, pallet jacks with built-in weighing scales are typically classified under 842382 if the weighing function is the defining characteristic for the shipment, though some jurisdictions may look at 8427.
Which countries are the top exporters of pallet scale (HS 842382)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842382 (the code used for pallet 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 pallet scale (HS 842382)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842382 (the code used for pallet 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 Pallet scale the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842382 for Pallet 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 pallet scale in Brazil?
In Brazil, pallet scale (HS 842382) is classified under NCM 8423.82.00.