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Tanita KB-2000 Counting Scale

Precision digital counting scale for jewelry and small components, 2000 g capacity (well under 30 kg), with ACAI counting accuracy improvement. Classified in HTS 8423.81.0010 for its digital electronic counting functionality. Popular in retail and small business settings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽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.

8423.10.00Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If personal digital scales for household retail sale

Scales for personal or household use, even digital, are principal use-based in separate subheadings.

7113.19.50Lower: 25.5% vs 37.5%

If imported with jewelry items as a set

Sets including scales for jewelers classify by essential character, potentially under Chapter 71.

9023.00.00.00Lower: 20% vs 37.5%

If vacuum-insulated or specialized for lab gemology

Certain specialized instruments for physical/chemical analysis 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

• Highlight resolution (0.1 g) and counting features in invoices to differentiate from kitchen scales

• Comply with precious metals import rules if marketed for gold/silver counting

• Test for sensitivity; if ≤5 cg, it risks reclassification to balance provisions excluded from 8423