8423.81.00.20 - Retail scales, non-computing 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 45% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This category, HTS 8423.81.00.20, specifically covers retail scales that are designed for weighing items in a commercial sales environment but do not possess computing functionalities. These scales are primarily used for determining weight in transactions where the calculation of price based on weight is handled separately. Examples include simple platform scales or counter-top scales used in butcher shops, bakeries, or produce stands where only the weight reading is displayed and no integrated price computation occurs.
It is crucial to distinguish these non-computing retail scales from their siblings. HTS 8423.81.00.10 pertains to counting scales, which are designed to count items based on weight. HTS 8423.81.00.30 covers retail scales that *do* include computing functions, meaning they can calculate and display the price of goods based on their weight. This category, 8423.81.00.20, is for those scales that solely provide a weight measurement.
As a leaf node, this HTS category does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification under this code hinges on accurately identifying the scale as being intended for retail use, having a maximum weighing capacity not exceeding 30 kg, being of a digital electronic type, and importantly, lacking any integrated computing capabilities for price calculation.