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Portable Jewelry Scale 20g

A pocket-sized digital scale for weighing gems and precious metals up to 20 grams with 0.001g readability. Classified in HTS 8423.81.00 due to its low capacity under 30 kg and use in retail/jewelry trade, not as a sensitive balance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+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 used for retail trade with automatic price computation

Scales incorporating price calculating devices go to specific retail provision.

9013.80Lower: 17% vs 37.5%

If part of handheld electronic balance for lab use

High-precision handheld balances classified as liquid crystal devices if qualifying.

8479.82.00Same rate: 37.5%

If embedded in mixing or blending machine

Weighing machines combined with mixers classified as complete processing units.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Include material certificates if gold/silver contact parts to meet import regulations

โ€ข Avoid misclassification as Chapter 90 by confirming not marketed for laboratory metrology

โ€ข Package with protective case for shipping to prevent damage claims at customs