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U.S. imports of scales for continuous weighing of goods on conveyors (HS 842320) totaled $2.7M in July 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Scales for Continuous Weighing of Goods on Conveyors paid $257K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $2.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Scales for Continuous Weighing of Goods on Conveyors imports of $2.7M in July 2026 ran 28% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.1M.
Last updated: July 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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89 shipments/mo
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 · $2.7M of $70.2M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8423201000 | Scles Fr Cntinus Weghg Goods on Conveyor Elec Mean | $2.5M | 9.16% | 90.59% | $230K |
| 8423209000 | Scles Fr Continus Weighing Goods on Conveyor NESOI | $171K | 15.63% | 100.00% | $27K |
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 | $1.9M |
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
$2.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.9MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Germany and Japan together supply 72% of it.
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rate provision · imports
8.8% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.58%.