Portable Gold Prospecting Scale from Germany
A rugged, pocket-sized digital scale designed for hobbyist gold panners to weigh nuggets or flakes up to 100g, featuring a troy ounce mode for precious metals. It qualifies under tariff item 8423.10.00 as a personal weighing machine intended for outdoor prospecting carried on the person.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 8423100000; Equal To 8423100000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the scale is clearly marked as a personal weighing device for outdoor use to avoid classification as industrial weighing machinery
• Verify the 100g capacity and troy ounce mode are documented in the product manual for CBSA officers
• No special permits are required for this consumer-grade item