8423.81.00/Digital Kitchen Scale 5kg Capacity/Japan

Digital Kitchen Scale 5kg Capacity from Japan

A compact electronic scale designed for precise measurement of food ingredients up to 5 kg, featuring a LCD display and tare function. It falls under HTS 8423.81.00 as weighing machinery with a maximum capacity not exceeding 30 kg, excluding high-sensitivity balances. Commonly used in home cooking for accurate portioning.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify maximum capacity in product specs does not exceed 30 kg to qualify under 8423.81.00; test certificates may be required

• Ensure calibration compliance with NIST or OIML standards for food-contact scales to avoid customs holds

• Label clearly with capacity, units, and 'not legal for trade' if not certified for commercial use