Industrial Pallet Scale from China
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.
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
• 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