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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of personal weighing machines & household scales (including baby scales) (SITC 74532) totaled $12.8M in April 2026, traded with 22 countries.
Importers of Personal Weighing Machines & Household Scales (Including Baby Scales) paid $1.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $12.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBathroom scales, baby scales, and general household weighing devices occupy a distinct classification niche from industrial or precision laboratory balances, making correct tariff heading selection critical for importers. These consumer-grade instruments are widely traded and serve retail, health, and infant-care markets. Buyers should confirm whether a unit's sensitivity threshold and intended end-use align with the personal/household classification rather than a more specialized weighing-equipment heading.
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The key distinction is sensitivity and intended use. Balances with a sensitivity of 5 centigrams (cg) or better are classified separately as precision instruments. Personal and household scales — including baby scales — fall under the consumer/household heading because they operate at lower sensitivity thresholds and are designed for domestic rather than scientific or commercial use.
Yes — both digital (electronic) and mechanical personal weighing machines for household use fall within this heading, provided they meet the sensitivity and end-use criteria. The operating mechanism (spring, strain gauge, load cell) does not change the classification as long as the device is designed for personal or household weighing rather than trade or laboratory measurement.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $10.9M | $7K | -$10.9M |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | $1.0M | $4K | -$1.0M |
| CANADA | $2K | $394K | +$392K |
| GERMANY | $302K | $34K | -$269K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $243K | +$243K |
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