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HS Heading 8423 : Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight-operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds; parts of weighing machinery

HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION

HS Heading 8423 encompasses weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight-operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds; parts of weighing machinery. It classifies 7 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 84 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].

Chapter
Heading
8423
Subheadings
7 HS6
Status
Verified 2026

Subheadings Under Heading 8423

HS Code WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description Chapter Operational Package
8423.10 Personal weighing machines, including baby scales; household scales 84 View 8423.10 Package →
8423.20 Scales for continuous weighing of goods on conveyors 84 View 8423.20 Package →
8423.30 Constant-weight scales and scales for discharging a predetermined weight of material into a bag or container, including hopper scales 84 View 8423.30 Package →
8423.81 Other weighing machinery, Having a maximum weighing capacity not exceeding 30 kg 84 View 8423.81 Package →
8423.82 Other weighing machinery, Having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 30 kg but not exceeding 5,000 kg 84 View 8423.82 Package →
8423.89 Other weighing machinery, Other 84 View 8423.89 Package →
8423.90 Weighing machine weights of all kinds; parts of weighing machinery 84 View 8423.90 Package →
DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 8423

Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

USITC HTS Heading 8423 ↗

United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

CBP CROSS Rulings ↗

CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 8423 precedent rulings.

WCO Nomenclature ↗

World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.

U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗

U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.

Heading 8423 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 8423?
HS Heading 8423 covers Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight-operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds; parts of weighing machinery, grouping 7 6-digit WCO subheadings.
How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 8423?
Subheadings under Heading 8423 range from 8423.11 to 8423.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.
What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 8423?
US MFN general duty rates for Heading 8423 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.
Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 8423?
Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).
What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 8423?
Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.
How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 8423?
Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.
Can goods under Heading 8423 enter duty-free under USMCA?
Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 8423?
Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.
What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 8423?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.
How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 8423?
Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.