Ohaus Defender 5000 Digital Floor Scale from China
A rugged digital electronic floor scale with a maximum capacity of 1,000 kg, designed for industrial weighing of pallets and heavy goods. It falls under HTS 8423.82.0010 as it is digital electronic weighing machinery with capacity between 30 kg and 5,000 kg, used in warehouses and manufacturing. Features include stainless steel platform and IP68 rating for harsh environments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify maximum capacity certification does not exceed 5,000 kg to avoid reclassification to higher capacity codes
• Include calibration certificates and user manuals as they demonstrate compliance with NIST Handbook 44 standards
• Label as 'digital electronic weighing machinery' to prevent misclassification as mechanical scales under 8423.81