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Portable Postal Scale 10kg

Battery-operated scale for weighing letters, parcels, and small packages up to 10 kg, with LCD display and auto-off feature. Falls under HTS 8423.81.0050 as other weighing machinery under 30 kg capacity, used in shipping and mailing.

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.

8423.20Lower: 15.4% vs 37.5%

If primarily a constant weight scale for loose goods

Scales for continuous weighing of bulk materials use 8423.20.

8470.30.00.00Same rate: 37.5%

If combined with sorting or calculating machinery

Integrated calculating machines for weighing and processing fall under 8470.30.

9031.80.80Same rate: 37.5%

If designed for laboratory precision measuring

High-precision instruments beyond standard weighing go 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

• Label products clearly with max capacity and provide test reports to avoid capacity-based reclassification

• Ensure FCC compliance for electronic models with wireless features if applicable