Portable Jewelry Scale 20g from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include material certificates if gold/silver contact parts to meet import regulations
• Avoid misclassification as Chapter 90 by confirming not marketed for laboratory metrology
• Package with protective case for shipping to prevent damage claims at customs