Product classification
HS code for Truck scale: 8423.89
Weighing machines, other than personal, conveyor or constant weight scales, having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 5000kg.
Classification of truck scale under HS 8423.89
Truck scales are classified under HS code 8423.89, which pertains to weighing machinery having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 5,000 kg, excluding personal, conveyor, or constant weight scales. This classification is driven by the industrial nature of the equipment and its high-capacity threshold. Truck scales, also known as weighbridges, are essential for logistics and regulatory compliance, measuring the gross weight of vehicles and their cargo. The Harmonized System organizes weighing machinery primarily by capacity and specialized function. Since truck scales are designed to handle loads significantly higher than standard industrial scales, they fall into the "other" category of 8423.89 when they exceed the 5,000 kg limit. The classification remains consistent whether the scale is a permanent pit-mounted installation or a portable surface-mounted version, provided the weighing mechanism is the primary component being imported. The technical complexity of these systems, which often include load cells and digital indicators, does not change their primary classification as weighing machinery under heading 84.23.
- Covers
- Industrial weighbridges
- Axle weighing scales for trucks
- Heavy-duty platform scales (over 5000kg)
- Portable truck scales
- Electronic vehicle scales
- Also under 8423.89
- Mettler Toledo VTS231 Truck Scales
- Rice Lake SURVIVOR OTR Truck Scales
- Avery Weigh-Tronix Weighbridges
- Fairbanks Scales Heavy Capacity Scales
- Intercomp LS-WIM Weigh-in-Motion Scales (static component)
Codes often confused with 8423.89
Common mistake. Truck scales are often misclassified under 8423.82, which is for scales with a capacity between 30 kg and 5,000 kg. Because many industrial scales look similar, the specific weight capacity is the deciding factor. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use 9031.80, which covers measuring or checking instruments, but the Explanatory Notes for heading 84.23 explicitly include weighing machinery, making 8423.89 the correct choice for complete scale systems.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842389 (the code used for truck scale), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842389 (the code used for truck scale) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 6.0% 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 842389, not only truck scale.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $84M 31% of world exports
- 2 United States $32M 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $16M 5.8% of world exports
World total: $271M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $17M 6.0% of world imports
- 2 Canada $16M 5.7% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $12M 4.2% of world imports
World total: $286M 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 truck scale
Brazil classifies truck scale under NCM 8423.89.00: HS 8423.89 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about truck scale
What is the HS code for Truck scale?
The HS code for Truck scale is 842389 (Weighing machines; other than personal, conveyor or constant weight scales, having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 5000kg). The HS code for truck scales with a capacity exceeding 5,000 kg is 8423.89.
How do I classify Truck scale for customs?
Truck scale is classified under HS code 842389 — Weighing machines; other than personal, conveyor or constant weight scales, having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 5000kg. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are load cells classified under this code?
No, individual load cells imported separately are generally classified under 8423.90 as parts of weighing machinery.
Which countries are the top exporters of truck scale (HS 842389)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842389 (the code used for truck scale) in UN Comtrade data were China ($84M, 31% of world exports), the United States ($32M) and Germany ($16M). World exports came to about $271M, 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 truck scale (HS 842389)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842389 (the code used for truck scale) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($17M, 6.0% of world imports), Canada ($16M) and the United Kingdom ($12M). World imports came to about $286M, 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 Truck scale the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842389 for Truck 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 truck scale in Brazil?
In Brazil, truck scale (HS 842389) is classified under NCM 8423.89.00.