# European Union tariff lines under HS 8423.81

> The European Union tariff splits HS 8423.81 (other weighing machinery: Having a maximum weighing capacity not exceeding 30kg) into 5 national lines: 8423 81 21 00 (check weighers and automatic control machines operating by reference to a pre-determined weight), 8423 81 23 00 (machinery for weighing and labelling pre-packaged goods), 8423 81 25 00 (shop scales), 8423 81 29 00 (other) and 1 other. The general (MFN) duty differs by line: 0% on 8423 81 21 00, 0% on 8423 81 23 00, 0% on 8423 81 25 00, 0% on 8423 81 29 00 and 1.7% on 8423 81 80 00.

Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/842381
Last updated: 11 October 2026

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## Key facts

- HS subheading: [8423.81](https://border.bot/hs-codes/842381)
- National lines: 5
- Import VAT/GST in the European Union: VAT 21%
- De minimis in the European Union: Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Tariff: [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union)
- Chapter: 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof

## European Union lines under 8423.81

The European Union tariff splits HS 8423.81 (other weighing machinery: Having a maximum weighing capacity not exceeding 30kg) into 5 national lines: 8423 81 21 00 (check weighers and automatic control machines operating by reference to a pre-determined weight), 8423 81 23 00 (machinery for weighing and labelling pre-packaged goods), 8423 81 25 00 (shop scales), 8423 81 29 00 (other) and 1 other.

The general (MFN) duty differs by line: 0% on 8423 81 21 00, 0% on 8423 81 23 00, 0% on 8423 81 25 00, 0% on 8423 81 29 00 and 1.7% on 8423 81 80 00.

- [8423 81 21 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8423812100) Other weighing machinery, Having a maximum weighing capacity not exceeding 30 kg, Using electronic means for gauging weight, Check weighers and automatic control machines operating by reference to a pre-determined weight. Duty (MFN): 0%
- [8423 81 23 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8423812300) Other weighing machinery, Having a maximum weighing capacity not exceeding 30 kg, Using electronic means for gauging weight, Machinery for weighing and labelling pre-packaged goods. Duty (MFN): 0%
- [8423 81 25 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8423812500) Other weighing machinery, Having a maximum weighing capacity not exceeding 30 kg, Using electronic means for gauging weight, Shop scales. Duty (MFN): 0%
- [8423 81 29 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8423812900) Other weighing machinery, Having a maximum weighing capacity not exceeding 30 kg, Using electronic means for gauging weight, Other. Duty (MFN): 0%
- [8423 81 80 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8423818000) Other weighing machinery, Having a maximum weighing capacity not exceeding 30 kg, Other. Duty (MFN): 1.7%

## Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union

The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%.

From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value.

## In other countries

National tariff lines under 8423.81 are live on border.bot for the United States (5 lines, also used by 1 other country).

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/842381): 5 lines, used by 1 other country
- [The Harmonized System text for 8423.81](https://border.bot/hs-codes/842381)

- Previous subheading: [8423.30](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/842330) Constant weight scales and scales for discharging a predetermined weight of material into a bag or container, including hopper scales
- Next subheading: [8423.82](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/842382) Having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 30 kg but not exceeding 5 000 kg

## Frequently asked questions

### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 8423.81?

The European Union tariff splits HS 8423.81 (other weighing machinery: Having a maximum weighing capacity not exceeding 30kg) into 5 national lines: 8423 81 21 00 (check weighers and automatic control machines operating by reference to a pre-determined weight), 8423 81 23 00 (machinery for weighing and labelling pre-packaged goods), 8423 81 25 00 (shop scales), 8423 81 29 00 (other) and 1 other.

### What is the duty on HS 8423.81 in the European Union?

The general (MFN) duty differs by line: 0% on 8423 81 21 00, 0% on 8423 81 23 00, 0% on 8423 81 25 00, 0% on 8423 81 29 00 and 1.7% on 8423 81 80 00.

## Sources and updates

The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026.

The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

Official source files:

- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/842381.json