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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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