A&D EK-610i Retail Kitchen Scale from Japan
The A&D EK-610i is a digital precision scale for retail food portions, offering 6 kg capacity with percentage weighing mode but no computing features. Classified under HTS 8423.81.0020 for its retail use, digital non-computing design, and capacity under 30 kg.
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
• Ensure documentation specifies non-computing nature and retail end-use to distinguish from industrial scales
• For food-contact scales, provide material safety data sheets confirming FDA-compliant construction
• Test for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) compliance, as retail scales must meet local standards without causing interference