Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Precision Balances (Sensitivity 5 cg or Better), with Weights and Parts (HS 901600) totaled $4.0M in August 2026, imported from 27 countries.
Importers of Precision Balances (Sensitivity 5 cg or Better), with Weights and Parts paid $701K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 17.68% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Precision Balances (Sensitivity 5 cg or Better), with Weights and Parts imports of $4.0M in August 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.4M.
Last updated: August 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.
Imports · August 2026
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Switzerland and Germany together supply 53% of it. China pays 41.1% duty; Germany 9.3%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 17.68% of imports for consumption.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 9016
Subheading 901600 · $4.0M of $4.0M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9016002000 | Elec Balances of A Sensitivity of A 5 Cg or Better | $3.8M | 17.99% | 100.00% | $681K |
| 9016006000 | Balances of A Sensitivity of A 5cg or Better, NESOI | $181K | 10.91% | 100.00% | $20K |
| 9016004000 | Jwlrs' Balances of Sensitivity of A 5 Cg or Better | $2K | 40.41% | 100.00% | $995 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9016000000 | Balances, Sensitivity Ge 5 Cg, W or W/O Wgt, & Pts | $2.7M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports
$4.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $48.8M of Precision Balances (Sensitivity 5 cg or Better), with Weights and Parts and exported $26.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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