Product classification
HS code for Platform 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 platform scale under HS 8423.82
HS code 8423.82 is designated for weighing machinery based on its functional capacity and application. This code specifically covers platform scales and other weighing machines that have a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 30 kg but not exceeding 5,000 kg. The classification excludes specialized weighing equipment like constant-weight scales or scales for discharging a predetermined weight of material. For a platform scale to be classified here, it must be a complete weighing unit used in industrial or commercial settings, such as warehouses or shipping docks. The distinction is primarily driven by the weight threshold, which separates light-duty commercial scales from heavy-duty industrial weighing bridges. These machines may be mechanical or electronic, utilizing load cells and digital indicators to provide weight readings. The classification remains the same regardless of whether the scale is equipped with a printer or a remote display, provided the primary function is the measurement of mass within the specified range.
- Covers
- Industrial platform scales with 500kg capacity
- Floor scales for warehouse pallet weighing
- Electronic bench scales with 50kg capacity
- Portable platform scales for agricultural use
- Mechanical dial-type platform scales (30kg to 5000kg)
- 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. This code is often confused with 8423.81, which is for scales with a capacity of 30 kg or less, or 8423.89, which covers heavy-duty scales exceeding 5,000 kg. It is also distinct from 8423.10, which is reserved for personal weighing machines (bathroom scales) and household scales. If the scale is designed to weigh a continuous flow of goods on a conveyor, it should be classified under 8423.20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842382 (the code used for platform scale), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842382 (the code used for platform 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 platform 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 platform scale
Brazil classifies platform 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 platform scale
What is the HS code for Platform scale?
The HS code for Platform 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 platform scale with a capacity between 30 kg and 5,000 kg is 8423.82.
How do I classify Platform scale for customs?
Platform 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.
Are digital and mechanical scales classified differently?
No, both digital and mechanical platform scales fall under the same HS code 8423.82, provided they meet the weight capacity requirements.
Which countries are the top exporters of platform scale (HS 842382)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842382 (the code used for platform 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 platform scale (HS 842382)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842382 (the code used for platform 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 Platform scale the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842382 for Platform 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 platform scale in Brazil?
In Brazil, platform scale (HS 842382) is classified under NCM 8423.82.00.