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HSChapter 90
U.S. imports of precision balances (sensitivity 5 cg or better), with weights and parts (HS 901600) totaled $3.4M in April 2026, traded with 19 countries.
Importers of Precision Balances (Sensitivity 5 cg or Better), with Weights and Parts paid $759K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $3.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Precision Balances (Sensitivity 5 cg or Better), with Weights and Parts imports of $3.4M in April 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAnalytical and precision balances capable of resolving differences of five centigrams or finer are essential instruments in pharmaceutical quality control, gemological appraisal, and laboratory research — applications where measurement traceability to national standards is a compliance requirement. The US schedule separates electrical balances (9016002000), jewelers' balances (9016004000), and other types (9016006000), with Switzerland the dominant import source, reflecting that country's long-standing precision instrument manufacturing base. Goods originating in China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a cost factor that has influenced sourcing decisions for laboratory procurement teams. Importers should confirm whether a balance's readability specification meets the five-centigram threshold, as instruments with coarser resolution classify elsewhere.
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Heading 9016 covers balances with a sensitivity of five centigrams (0.05 g) or better — instruments used where fine resolution is the primary function, such as analytical balances in laboratories or jewelers' scales. Heading 8423 covers weighing machinery of coarser resolution for commercial or industrial use. If a balance's minimum readability exceeds five centigrams, it falls under 8423 regardless of its physical form. Manufacturers' technical specifications are the primary evidence for this determination.
Yes. Electrical precision balances originating in China are subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the standard column-one duty rate. Importers should verify the current Section 301 list applicability and any exclusion orders at the time of entry, as the scope and exclusion status of affected products can change. A licensed customs broker can confirm the current duty stack for a specific HTS line.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $805K | $409K | -$397K |
| CHINA | $1.2M | $32K | -$1.1M |
| SWITZERLAND | $731K | $10K | -$722K |
| CANADA | -- | $675K | +$675K |
| MEXICO | $56K | $210K | +$154K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9016002000 | ELEC BALANCES OF A SENSITIVITY OF A 5 CG OR BETTER | $3.2M | 22.80% | $737K |
| 9016006000 | BALANCES OF A SENSITIVITY OF A 5CG OR BETTER,NESOI | $100K | 15.30% | $15K |
| 9016004000 | JWLRS' BALANCES OF SENSITIVITY OF A 5 CG OR BETTER | $48K | 12.90% | $6K |
ELEC BALANCES OF A SENSITIVITY OF A 5 CG OR BETTER
BALANCES OF A SENSITIVITY OF A 5CG OR BETTER,NESOI
JWLRS' BALANCES OF SENSITIVITY OF A 5 CG OR BETTER
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9016000000 | BALANCES, SENSITIVITY GE 5 CG, W OR W/O WGT, & PTS | $2.0M |
BALANCES, SENSITIVITY GE 5 CG, W OR W/O WGT, & PTS
6.9K kg
INSTR & APPL F MEDICAL SURGICAL DENTAL VET, NESOI
HS 901890
MED NEEDLES. NESOI, CATHERERS ETC AND PARTS ETC
HS 901839
ARTIFICIAL JOINTS & PARTS & ACCESSORIES THEROF,NES
HS 902139
ELECTRO-DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS NESOI, AND PARTS ETC.
HS 901819
OZONE,OXYGEN,ETC THERAPY, RESPIRATION APPARATUS,PT
HS 901920
MEAS CHECKNG INSTRUMENT & MACH, NOT OPTICAL, NESOI
HS 903180
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $1.7M | $444K | -$1.3M |
| New York | $204K | $663K | +$459K |
| Pennsylvania | $398K | $29K | -$369K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | $987K | -- | -$987K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $223K | $522K | +$299K |
| WASHINGTON, DC | $646K | $34K | -$612K |