8423.81.00.40 - Other 🖩
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 HTS category, 8423.81.00.40, encompasses "Other" digital electronic weighing machinery with a maximum weighing capacity not exceeding 30 kg. These machines are designed for general-purpose weighing applications and may include features beyond those specifically defined in other subcategories at this level. Their primary function is to measure weight electronically, providing a digital readout.
This classification is distinguished from its sibling categories by its residual nature. While 8423.81.00.10 specifically covers counting scales, and 8423.81.00.20 and 8423.81.00.30 pertain to retail scales (non-computing and computing, respectively), this "Other" category applies to digital electronic weighing machines with a capacity up to 30 kg that do not fit those more specific descriptions. Examples could include general-purpose kitchen scales, postal scales (not specifically designed for retail computing functions), or industrial scales used for simple weight measurement within the specified capacity limit.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to detail. The classification is determined by the item's digital electronic nature, its maximum weighing capacity not exceeding 30 kg, and its exclusion from the more narrowly defined categories of counting and retail scales.