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U.S. imports of weighing machinery (nesoi) with maximum capacity not exceeding 30 kg (HS 842381) totaled $8.6M in June 2026, traded with 35 countries.
Importers of Weighing Machinery (NESOI) with Maximum Capacity Not Exceeding 30 kg paid $1.2M in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $8.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Weighing Machinery (NESOI) with Maximum Capacity Not Exceeding 30 kg imports of $8.6M in June 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $7.3M.
Last updated: June 2026 dataRetail computing scales, digital counting scales, and laboratory balances with a maximum capacity of 30 kg or less are the primary commercial articles in this heading, with the US schedule distinguishing digital electronic counting scales (8423810010), non-computing retail scales (8423810020), computing retail scales (8423810030), other digital electronic scales (8423810040), and non-electronic types (8423810050). Germany leads supply, with China and Mexico as significant sources — Mexico's prominence reflects nearshore assembly of retail-scale electronics for the North American market. Retail grocery and deli operators should note that computing scales used in direct-sale transactions must meet NIST Handbook 44 legal-for-trade requirements regardless of import origin.
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A computing retail scale (8423810030) calculates price based on weight and unit price — the type used at deli counters and produce departments. A non-computing retail scale (8423810020) displays weight only, without price calculation. The distinction is built into the US tariff schedule and may carry different duty rates, so importers should confirm the scale's functional specification with the manufacturer before filing entry.
Mexico hosts electronics and precision-instrument assembly operations that produce retail and industrial scales for the North American market, often using components sourced from Asia. Proximity to the US, established supply-chain infrastructure, and USMCA tariff treatment make Mexico a competitive origin for this category. Importers sourcing from Mexican facilities should confirm rules-of-origin compliance to claim USMCA preferential treatment.
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WEIGHING MACH,MAX WEIGHT NOT EXCEED 30 KG, NESOI
HS 8423810050
DIGITAL ELEC RETAIL SCALES COMPUTING,WGHT N/EX30KG
HS 8423810030
DIGITAL ELEC SCALES, WGHT CAP NOT EXC 30 KG, NESOI
HS 8423810040
DIGITAL ELEC COUNT SCALES WEIGHT CAP NOT EXC 30 KG
HS 8423810010
DIGITAL ELEC RETAIL SCALES NON-COMP, WGHT N/EX30KG
HS 8423810020
Monthly import values over time
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8423810030 | DIGITAL ELEC RETAIL SCALES COMPUTING,WGHT N/EX30KG | $3.1M | 11.03% | 96.49% | $343K |
| 8423810050 | WEIGHING MACH,MAX WEIGHT NOT EXCEED 30 KG, NESOI | $2.8M | 13.92% | 97.86% | $395K |
| 8423810040 | DIGITAL ELEC SCALES, WGHT CAP NOT EXC 30 KG, NESOI | $1.9M | 18.91% | 98.88% | $362K |
| 8423810010 | DIGITAL ELEC COUNT SCALES WEIGHT CAP NOT EXC 30 KG | $684K | 20.50% | 86.43% | $140K |
| 8423810020 | DIGITAL ELEC RETAIL SCALES NON-COMP, WGHT N/EX30KG | $7K | 35.01% | 100.00% | $3K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTER, PA | $1.8M | -- | -$1.8M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $931K | $32K | -$899K |