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Mechanical Kitchen Scale from Japan

A spring-based analog household scale for weighing food ingredients up to 11 lbs, with a dial display and bowl attachment. Falls under HTS 8423.10.00 as a household scale for personal kitchen use.

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

• Specify 'household use only' in invoices to distinguish from commercial models

• Ensure mechanical parts meet durability standards without precision balance features

• Provide weight capacity details to confirm personal scale status