8423.82.00.50 - Other
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 45% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
HTS code 8423.82.00.50, under the broader heading of weighing machinery with a maximum capacity exceeding 30 kg but not exceeding 5,000 kg, encompasses a diverse range of weighing devices that do not fit into more specific subcategories. This classification is for automatic weighing machines that operate within this specified capacity range and do not fall under the "digital electronic type" designation of its sibling category. Such machinery is designed for commercial, industrial, or agricultural applications where precise measurement of moderate to large quantities of goods is required.
This "Other" category serves as a residual classification for weighing machines that are not primarily digital electronic in their operational mechanism. Examples might include mechanical scales with analog displays, hydraulic weighing systems, or pneumatic weighing apparatus that fall within the defined weight capacity. The key differentiator from the 8423.82.00.10 category lies in the absence of a digital electronic display and the underlying operational technology, even though both categories share the same broad weighing capacity range.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, the focus for classification within 8423.82.00.50 is on determining if a weighing machine with a maximum capacity between 30 kg and 5,000 kg is indeed not of the digital electronic type. If a weighing machine meets the capacity criteria and does not operate using digital electronic principles, it will be classified under this residual "Other" category.