HTS 8423.10.00.30: US import duty from China
Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight-operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds; parts of weighing machinery, Personal weighing machines, including baby scales; household scales, Other, Of a kind suitable for carrying on the person. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 0% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 0% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $0.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $10,047.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 8423.10.00.30 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 8423.10.00.30 (Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight-operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds; parts of weighing machinery, Personal weighing machines, including baby scales; household scales, Other, Of a kind suitable for carrying on the person) have a duty of 0% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 8423.10.00.30 cover?
Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight-operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds; parts of weighing machinery, Personal weighing machines, including baby scales; household scales, Other, Of a kind suitable for carrying on the person. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 8423.10.00.30 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $10,047, about 0.5% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 8423
- 8423.10.00.10Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight-operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds; parts of weighing machinery, Personal weighing machines, including baby scales; household scales, Digital electronic type
- 8423.10.00.60Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight-operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds; parts of weighing machinery, Personal weighing machines, including baby scales; household scales, Other, Other
- 8423.20.10.00Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight-operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds; parts of weighing machinery, Scales for continuous weighing of goods on conveyors, Using electronic means for gauging weights
- 8423.20.90.00Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight-operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds; parts of weighing machinery, Scales for continuous weighing of goods on conveyors, Other
- 8423.30.00.00Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight-operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds; parts of weighing machinery, Constant-weight scales and scales for discharging a predetermined weight of material into a bag or container, including hopper scales
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- 8423.81.00.20Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight-operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds; parts of weighing machinery, Other weighing machinery, Having a maximum weighing capacity not exceeding <il>30 kg</il>, Digital electronic type, Retail scales, non-computing
- 8423.81.00.30Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight-operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds; parts of weighing machinery, Other weighing machinery, Having a maximum weighing capacity not exceeding <il>30 kg</il>, Digital electronic type, Retail scales, computing
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Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.