Dunnage Weight Estimator Scale from China
Portable platform scale used in shipping to estimate container tare weights by measuring empty dunnage. HTS 8423.89.90.00 as other weighing machinery for logistics tare calculations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.4%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'weighing machinery' not vehicle scale to avoid Chapter 87
• Include portability features in description for proper 'other' subheading
• Document typical loads under 5 tons to distinguish from heavy machinery