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
37.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
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