Portable Medication Scale
A lightweight digital scale for accurately measuring powdered or granulated medications, supplements, or nootropics up to 50g, intended for personal health management. It falls under tariff item 8423.10.00 as a personal weighing machine for individual use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the scale is specifically designed for medical prescription dosing and certified as a medical device
Medical instruments and appliances for medical use are classified in Chapter 90.
If the scale is used for continuous weighing in a pharmacy or laboratory setting
Scales for continuous weighing of goods on conveyors fall under this heading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the scale is not classified as a medical device by Health Canada; if it is, additional licensing may apply
• Keep packaging and instructions showing personal use to avoid commercial classification
• Declare the scale as a personal weighing machine on customs documentation
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