Yamato TK-12B Bag Filling Scale from China
Yamato TK-12B is an automatic bag filling scale that weighs and discharges a predetermined weight of powders or granules directly into open bags via hopper system. It qualifies for HTS 8423.30.00.00 as a scale specifically for discharging fixed weights into containers in industrial packaging.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Document maximum throughput capacity and weight range to distinguish from laboratory balances
• Include operator manuals showing bag/container discharge process for CBP review
• Avoid reclassification to 8423.90 by proving it's not merely a part but a complete weighing machine