A&D Weighing AD-4971 Checkweigher
The A&D AD-4971 is a constant weight checkweigher used to verify that pharmaceutical blister packs meet a fixed weight specification, rejecting under- or over-weight items to maintain batch consistency. It falls under tariff item 8423.30.00 because it is a scale designed for constant weight verification, a function explicitly covered by this item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the checkweigher is used for weighing items above 30 kg
Other weighing machinery with a capacity exceeding 30 kg but not exceeding 5,000 kg falls under 8423.82.00.
If the checkweigher is not specifically a constant weight scale
Other weighing machinery not covered by more specific subheadings falls under 8423.89.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the checkweigher is declared as a constant weight scale under 8423.30.00, not as a general weighing machine
• Verify if the unit requires CSA or electrical safety certification before importation
• Keep records of the product's intended use to support classification if questioned by CBSA
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