Mettler Toledo XPR Micro Balance from China
A high-precision electrical balance with 5 µg readability (far exceeding 5 cg sensitivity), designed for micro-weighing in pharmaceutical R&D. Features static detection and SmartGrid for fast, stable results, falling under HTS 9016.00.20.00 for electrical lab balances.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain manufacturer's spec sheet confirming electrical force compensation and sensitivity for customs
• Label as 'lab precision balance' to avoid confusion with commercial scales; include CE/ISO certs