Pharmacy Prescription Scale from Japan
Precision counter scale for pharmacies to weigh and count tablets/capsules by weight. Classified HTS 8423.89.90.00 as weight-operated counting machines for pharmaceutical dispensing.
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
• Specify USP-compliant accuracy for prescription verification
• Document counting software integration as weight-operated feature
• Avoid high-sensitivity declaration to stay out of balance provisions