Electronic Conveyor Belt Weigh Scale from Japan
This scale continuously measures the weight of bulk materials like grains or aggregates as they move along a conveyor belt using electronic load cells for precise gauging. It falls under HTS 8423.20.10.00 as a scale for continuous weighing on conveyors that employs electronic means for weight measurement, distinct from mechanical balances.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify electronic load cell calibration certificates to meet accuracy standards for industrial scales
• Include detailed technical specs showing continuous conveyor integration to avoid misclassification as static scales
• Ensure compliance with NIST Handbook 44 for weighing devices imported into the US