Digital Kitchen Scale 5kg Capacity from Japan
A compact digital scale designed for precise measurement of food ingredients up to 5 kg, featuring a tempered glass platform and tare function. Classified under HTS 8423.81.0050 as weighing machinery with maximum capacity not exceeding 30 kg, excluding high-sensitivity balances. Ideal for home baking and cooking applications.
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 maximum weighing capacity documentation to confirm it does not exceed 30 kg for correct classification
• Include calibration certificates and user manuals to demonstrate compliance with accuracy standards
• Avoid misclassification as retail scales over 30 kg, which fall under different subheadings