Mechanical Postal Letter Scale from Japan
A spring-loaded dial scale for weighing envelopes and small parcels up to 4 lbs, commonly used in home offices. It qualifies under HTS 8423.10.0060 for other household scales used in personal mailing tasks.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document as 'household postal scale' with photos showing non-commercial design to avoid 8423.82 scrutiny
• Check for country-of-origin marking on dial face as required for small scales
• Avoid importing with postage stamps or envelopes to prevent classification as a complete mailing set