U.S. imports of Scales for Continuous Weighing of Goods on Conveyors (HS 842320) totaled $2.4M in August 2026, imported from 23 countries.
Importers of Scales for Continuous Weighing of Goods on Conveyors paid $273K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.15% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Scales for Continuous Weighing of Goods on Conveyors imports of $2.4M in August 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataConveyor belt scales and in-motion checkweighers used in grain handling, mining, food processing, and logistics fall under this heading, which the US schedule divides between electronic-means versions (8423201000) and non-electronic types (8423209000). These instruments are integral to custody-transfer and process-control applications where legal-for-trade certification under NIST Handbook 44 or OIML standards is often required. Germany and Japan lead US supply, reflecting the precision-engineering capabilities demanded by high-accuracy dynamic weighing applications. Importers should confirm whether the equipment carries applicable legal-for-trade approvals before deployment in regulated commercial transactions.
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77 import shipments a month
The US schedule separates scales for continuous conveyor weighing into those operating by electronic means (8423201000) and all others (8423209000). The distinction is based on the measurement and signal-processing technology: electronic belt scales use load cells and digital signal processing, while older mechanical or electromechanical designs fall in the non-electronic line. Importers should verify whether the two lines carry different duty rates at the time of entry, as the electronic/non-electronic split can affect classification of hybrid or retrofit systems.
No mandatory federal import permit is required for conveyor scales as industrial equipment. However, if the scales will be used in legal-for-trade applications — such as custody transfer of grain, coal, or aggregates — they must meet NIST Handbook 44 requirements and be approved by the applicable state weights-and-measures authority before commercial use. This is a post-importation compliance requirement, not a CBP admissibility condition, but buyers should confirm equipment certification status with the foreign manufacturer before purchase.
Subheading 6 of 7 in heading 8423
Subheading 842320 · $2.4M of $76.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $25.9M of Scales for Continuous Weighing of Goods on Conveyors and exported $14.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8423201000 | Scles Fr Cntinus Weghg Goods on Conveyor Elec Mean | $2.4M | 10.99% | 96.14% | $262K |
| 8423209000 | Scles Fr Continus Weighing Goods on Conveyor NESOI | $66K | 17.30% | 100.00% | $11K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8423200000 | Scales Fr Continuous Weighing of Goods on Conveyor | $1.4M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Japan and Denmark together supply 55% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
3.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.15% of imports for consumption.
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