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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