8423 - 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:
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Overview
This HTS category, 8423, encompasses a broad range of weighing machinery and related components. It includes devices designed for measuring weight, with the primary exclusion of highly precise laboratory balances (sensitivity of 5 centigrams or better). This classification covers machines used for general weighing, as well as specialized applications such as weight-operated counting or checking machines. Furthermore, it extends to all types of weighing machine weights and parts that are integral to the functioning of this machinery.
Distinguishing this category from its siblings at the HTS Database Root level highlights its specific focus on mechanical and electromechanical weighing instruments. Unlike categories covering live animals or other distinct product groups, 8423 is dedicated to apparatus and equipment for measurement, specifically weight. The scope is limited to devices where the primary function is to determine mass, differentiating it from other machinery or equipment not directly involved in this measurement process.
Within the 8423 chapter, further subdivisions clarify the types of weighing machinery. These include personal and household scales, scales designed for continuous weighing applications (like those found on conveyor belts), and specialized constant-weight or pre-determined weight discharge scales. Additionally, there are distinct subcategories for weighing machine weights themselves and for the various parts and accessories that comprise the larger weighing machinery. These subcategories facilitate more precise classification based on the specific type and application of the weighing device.