§ 19.184. Scale tank minimum graduations.
190 words·~1 min read·
/us/cfr/t27/s§ 19.184·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)The beams or dials on scale tanks used for tax determination must have minimum graduations not greater than the following: ::: {width="100%"} ::: {.gpotbl_div} Quantity to be weighed Minimum graduation Not exceeding 2,000 pounds 1/2 pound Between 2,000 and 6,000 pounds 1 pound Between 6,000 and 20,000 pounds 2 pounds Between 20,000 and 50,000 pounds 5 pounds Over 50,000 pounds 10 pounds ::: :::
(b)For scales having a capacity greater than 2,000 pounds, the minimum quantity which may be entered onto the weighing tank scale for gauging for tax determination will be the greater of:
(1)1,000 times the minimum graduation of the scale, or
(2)5 percent of the total capacity of the weighing tank scale.
(c)The weighing of lesser quantities for determination of tax may be authorized by the appropriate TTB officer where the beam of the scale is calibrated in 1/2 pound or 1 pound graduations and it is found by actual test that the scales are accurate at each graduation.
(d)Lots of spirits weighing 1,000 pounds or less shall be weighed on scales having 1/2 pound graduations. (26 U.S.C. 5006, 5204, 5505)
Connections1 cite this · traces to 1
Cited by 1 section
Traces to 1 document
U.S. Code
Citation graph
cites case law
Cites 1Cited by 1 across 1 source