Product classification
HS code for Weighbridge: 8423.89
Weighing machines, other than personal, conveyor or constant weight scales, having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 5000kg.
Classification of weighbridge under HS 8423.89
A weighbridge is classified under HS code 8423.89. Heading 8423 covers weighing machinery, excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better. The subheadings under 8423 are organized primarily by the maximum weighing capacity of the apparatus. Subheading 8423.89 is the residual category for weighing machines that have a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 5,000 kg. Since industrial weighbridges are designed to weigh heavy vehicles like trucks, semi-trailers, and rail cars, they almost always exceed this weight threshold. The classification includes the platform, the load-bearing structure, and the weight-indicating mechanism, provided they are presented as a functional unit. Even if the components are shipped disassembled, they are classified together as a complete weighing machine under General Interpretative Rule 2(a).
- Covers
- Truck scales and vehicle weighbridges
- Railroad track scales
- Heavy-duty industrial platform scales (>5000kg)
- Portable axle weighers for heavy transport
- Electronic weighbridge systems with digital indicators
- 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. Weighbridges are sometimes misclassified under 8423.82 if the capacity is misunderstood; however, 8423.82 only covers machines up to 5,000 kg. Another error is using 9031.80, which covers measuring or checking instruments. While a weighbridge measures, heading 8423 is more specific to weighing and thus takes precedence according to the hierarchy of the Harmonized System.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842389 (the code used for weighbridge), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842389 (the code used for weighbridge) 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 weighbridge.
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 weighbridge
Brazil classifies weighbridge 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 weighbridge
What is the HS code for Weighbridge?
The HS code for Weighbridge is 842389 (Weighing machines; other than personal, conveyor or constant weight scales, having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 5000kg). The HS code for an industrial weighbridge with a capacity over 5,000 kg is 8423.89.
How do I classify Weighbridge for customs?
Weighbridge 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.
Does this include the software?
If the software is integrated into the weighing terminal or imported as part of the complete weighbridge system, it is generally classified under the same code as the hardware.
Which countries are the top exporters of weighbridge (HS 842389)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842389 (the code used for weighbridge) 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 weighbridge (HS 842389)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842389 (the code used for weighbridge) 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 Weighbridge the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842389 for Weighbridge 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 weighbridge in Brazil?
In Brazil, weighbridge (HS 842389) is classified under NCM 8423.89.00.