Industrial Pallet Scale from Japan
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 — 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
• 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