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Compact Jewelry Weighing Scale

A precise digital scale for home hobbyists to weigh gems and small jewelry components up to 100g with 0.01g accuracy. Falls under HTS 8423.10.0060 as other household scales for personal use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8423.81.00Higher: 37.5% vs 12.5%

If sensitivity of 5cg or better for gemological precision

Balances with high sensitivity classify separately from standard weighing machines.

7117.19Higher: 23.5% vs 12.5%

If sold as imitation jewelry component

Base metal findings including scales for jewelry may fall under imitation jewelry.

9031.80.80Higher: 37.5% vs 12.5%

If designed for industrial quality control in jewelry manufacturing

Measuring instruments for industrial testing shift to chapter 90.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include calibration weights if supplied, but declare separately to avoid parts classification

• Specify non-laboratory use in invoices to differentiate from chapter 90 analytical instruments

• Test for sensitivity above 5cg to confirm weighing machine status over balance