Troemner Analytical Jewelry Scale from China
Compact benchtop scale with 0.01 g readability for gemologists and jewelers, including draft shield and jewelry-specific weighing pan. Classified under HTS 9016.00.40.00 due to its 5 cg or better sensitivity tailored for precious materials. Comes with RS232 interface for trade record-keeping.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.4%
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
• Label as 'jeweler's balance' with sensitivity specs on invoice to prevent reclassification
• Provide user manual excerpts showing jewelry applications to support tariff heading
• Check for anti-static features; improper humidity control claims can lead to lab scale disputes