HS Code 901600
Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better
Official description: Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights
Also searched as: precision balance, analytical balance, laboratory balance, microbalance, scale, weighing scale
Classification
How 901600 breaks down
Optical, photographic, measuring, medical or surgical instruments
Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights
Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 901600?
Buyers sourcing balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 901600 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 901600
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 901600 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Questions
HS code 901600: common questions
What is HS code 901600?
HS code 901600 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights". The first two digits (90) are the chapter — Optical, photographic, measuring, medical or surgical instruments — and digits 3-4 (9016) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 901600?
Common products classified under 901600 include precision balance, analytical balance, laboratory balance, microbalance, scale, weighing scale and similar items matching balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 901600?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 901600 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (901600) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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