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Industrial Pallet Scale

A heavy-duty floor scale designed for weighing pallets and large loads up to 10,000 lbs in warehouses. It falls under HTS 8423.89.90.00 as other weighing machinery, not balances with high sensitivity, used for weight-operated checking in logistics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.9%+37.5%40.4%
🇲🇽Mexico2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇨🇦Canada2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8423.82.00Lower: 37.5% vs 40.4%

If designed specifically for retail sale

Scales with a maximum capacity not exceeding 30 kg fall under retail provisions in 8423.82.

8479.89.65Lower: 22.5% vs 40.4%

If integrated into automated food processing machinery

Weighing machines as parts of food industry machines are classified with the complete machine.

9031.80.80Lower: 37.5% vs 40.4%

If used for precise industrial process control with high accuracy

Measuring/checking instruments for industrial use may shift to Chapter 90 if sensitivity approaches balance levels.

Not sure which classification is right?

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

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify maximum capacity and accuracy specs to confirm classification outside high-sensitivity balances

• Include calibration certificates in documentation to avoid customs disputes on functionality

• Check for IP ratings if used in harsh environments to ensure proper declaration