Overhead Rail Scale

Suspended weighing system for rail-mounted trolleys in meat processing plants to weigh hanging carcasses. HTS 8423.89.90.00 covers this as other weighing machinery for food industry applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.9%+35.0%37.9%
🇲🇽Mexico2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇨🇦Canada2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇩🇪Germany2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇯🇵Japan2.9%+10.0%12.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

8423.30.00.00Lower: 35% vs 37.9%

If constant weight type for foodstuff portioning

Personal weighing machines under 30 kg capacity have food-specific provisions.

8438.50.00Lower: 37.8% vs 37.9%

If part of complete meat processing machinery

Machinery for food preparation including weighing components classified together.

7326.90.86Same rate: 37.9%

If primarily stainless steel fabricated article

General steel articles without specific machine function go to Chapter 73.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document food-grade materials (SS304) compliance for sanitary import requirements

Specify dynamic weighing capability to justify industrial classification