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
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
• 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