8423.10.00 - Personal weighing machines, including baby scales; household scales

HTS code 8423.10.00 specifically encompasses personal weighing machines, commonly referred to as bathroom scales or body weight scales, as well as household scales designed for general domestic use. This category also includes specialized baby scales, which are calibrated for accurate measurement of infants. The primary function of these devices is the measurement of weight for individual or household purposes, distinguishing them from industrial or commercial weighing equipment.

Unlike sibling categories such as 8423.20 (scales for continuous weighing on conveyors) or 8423.30.00.00 (constant-weight or hopper scales), the goods classified under 8423.10.00 are not designed for integration into manufacturing processes or for the bulk handling of materials. They are intended for discrete, individual measurements in a personal or domestic setting. The "Other weighing machinery" sibling category (8423.8x) would typically capture larger-scale industrial scales not covered by the more specific categories.

Within 8423.10.00, there are further subdivisions to refine classification. The subcategory 8423.10.00.10 specifically designates digital electronic type scales, which utilize electronic sensors and displays for weight readings. The "Other" subcategory captures remaining scales within this family that do not conform to the digital electronic specification, likely including mechanical or analog weighing devices.