Chapter 8472 — Customs Tariff Headings

Addressing Machine

An addressing machine that uses embossed plates to automatically print addresses onto envelopes, labels, or mailers. It is a duplicating machine because it reproduces the same address from a master plate onto multiple pieces of mail, a function specifically covered by tariff item 8472.10.00.

Automatic Banknote Dispenser

An automatic banknote dispenser designed for internal office use, such as in corporate cashier stations, to dispense cash to employees. It falls under tariff item 8472.10.00 as an office machine of a kind used for duplicating or dispensing, specifically listed in the heading's description.

Band-Address Duplicating Machine

A band-address duplicating machine that uses rotating bands with embossed characters to print repeated addresses from a master roll onto envelopes or labels. This is a classic duplicating machine for addressing tasks, classified under tariff item 8472.10.00 as a duplicating machine.

Coin-Counting Duplicating Machine

A coin-counting machine that duplicates tallies for office reconciliation, counting batches of coins and providing a total. It is classified under tariff item 8472.10.00 as a coin-counting machine, which is explicitly listed in the heading's description.

Coin-Sorting Duplicating Machine

A coin-sorting machine that sorts coins by denomination and duplicates the sorting process for office banknote preparation. It is classified under tariff item 8472.10.00 as a coin-sorting machine, explicitly listed in the heading's description.

Coin-Wrapping Duplicating Machine

A coin-wrapping machine that duplicates the process of wrapping and counting coins for office bank deposits. It is classified under tariff item 8472.10.00 as a coin-wrapping machine, explicitly listed in the heading's description.

Collator Duplicating Machine

An office collator that gathers and staples multiple master copies into sets, often with perforating features. It is classified under tariff item 8472.10.00 as a perforating or stapling machine, which are explicitly listed in the heading's description.

Hectograph Duplicating Machine

A hectograph duplicating machine that uses a gelatin pad to transfer ink from a master sheet to produce multiple copies, commonly used for low-volume office duplication. It is a classic example of a duplicating machine, classified under tariff item 8472.10.00.

Multigraph Duplicating Machine

A vintage Multigraph flatbed duplicator that uses metal plates to produce short-run office copies. It is classified under tariff item 8472.10.00 as a duplicating machine, as it duplicates documents from a master plate.

Offset Duplicating Machine

A small-format offset duplicator that produces copies using plates from originals via lithographic transfer, suitable for short-run office printing. It is classified under tariff item 8472.10.00 as a duplicating machine, despite using offset technology.

Pencil-Sharpening Duplicator

An electric pencil sharpener with a duplicating hopper that batch-processes multiple pencils. It is classified under tariff item 8472.10.00 as a pencil-sharpening machine, explicitly listed in the heading's description.

Perforating Duplicating Machine

An office perforator that duplicates patterns or creates tear-off forms from master sheets, used for tickets, coupons, and NCR forms. It is classified under tariff item 8472.10.00 as a perforating machine, explicitly listed in the heading's description.

Spirit Duplicator (Ditto Machine)

A spirit duplicator, also known as a Ditto machine, that uses alcohol-based fluid to dissolve dye from a master sheet onto copies via a drum. It is classified under tariff item 8472.10.00 as a hectograph-style duplicating machine for office use.

Stapling Duplicating Machine

A heavy-duty office stapler that duplicates stapling across multiple sheets from masters, used for booklets and reports. It is classified under tariff item 8472.10.00 as a stapling machine, explicitly listed in the heading's description.

Stencil Duplicator (Roneo Machine)

A stencil duplicator, also known as a Roneo or Gestetner machine, that cuts stencils with a typewriter or thermal process and uses ink drums to produce copies. It is classified under tariff item 8472.10.00 as a stencil duplicating machine.

Formax FD 6400 Envelope Sealer

> The Formax FD 6400 is a high-capacity pressure sealer that converts flat sheets into sealed mailers by applying pressure to activate pre-applied adhesive. It is designed for processing statements and other documents at speeds up to 14,000 pieces per hour. This machine falls under tariff item 8472.30.00 as it is specifically used for sealing mail.

Gossinger Mail Folding Machine

> The Gossinger Mail Folding Machine is an automated folder designed to tri-fold or Z-fold marketing flyers and statements into standard mail sizes. It features adjustable fold plates to accommodate various paper types used in direct mail campaigns. This machine is classified under tariff item 8472.30.00 as it is specifically for folding mail.

Mailguard Xpress Mail Opener

> The Mailguard Xpress Mail Opener is an automated slitter that opens envelopes along the top edge without damaging contents. It processes mixed mail at high volumes, making it suitable for large incoming mail operations. This machine falls under tariff item 8472.30.00 as it is specifically for opening mail.

Neopost Envelope Bander

> The Neopost Envelope Bander is a machine that wraps paper bands around stacks of sorted mail for transport stability. It uses hot-melt adhesive to secure bands at high speeds. This machine is classified under tariff item 8472.30.00 as it is specifically for banding mail.

Opex SureSort Mail Sorting Machine

> The Opex SureSort Mail Sorting Machine is a high-speed system that uses barcode recognition to sequence letters and flats by postal code. It processes thousands of pieces per hour, enabling presort discounts. This machine falls under tariff item 8472.30.00 as it is specifically for sorting mail.

Pitney Bowes Mailstream Evolution Inserting System

> The Pitney Bowes Mailstream Evolution Inserting System is a high-volume machine that automatically folds documents and inserts them into envelopes for bulk mailing. It handles collating, folding, and precise insertion while maintaining mail security. This machine is classified under tariff item 8472.30.00 as it is specifically for inserting mail into envelopes.

Postmatic DA-360 Postage Affixer

> The Postmatic DA-360 Postage Affixer is a meterless machine that prints and applies postage indicia directly onto envelopes or tapes. It supports PC Postage integration for variable rate calculation. This machine falls under tariff item 8472.30.00 as it is specifically for affixing postage.

Quadient DS-75 Envelope Inserter

> The Quadient DS-75 Envelope Inserter is a desktop inserter for small offices that folds and stuffs up to 4,000 pieces per hour. It features cascade feeding for continuous operation. This machine is classified under tariff item 8472.30.00 as it is specifically for inserting mail into envelopes.

Secap SM-560 Envelope Sealer

> The Secap SM-560 Envelope Sealer is a compact desktop machine that wicks moisture to seal envelopes without bursting or jamming. It is ideal for mid-volume mailrooms sealing statements and invoices. This machine falls under tariff item 8472.30.00 as it is specifically for sealing mail.

Stamp Canceling Machine SC-10

> The Stamp Canceling Machine SC-10 is a post office machine that prints cancellation marks over affixed postage stamps to prevent reuse. It features a high-volume dauber system for bulk processing. This machine is classified under tariff item 8472.30.00 as it is specifically for canceling postage stamps.

Addressing Machine

A device for printing addresses on envelopes using ink rollers or stamps from a master sheet, designed for office use. It is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as an addressing machine, an office machine explicitly named in the heading.

Address-O-Mat 300 Embosser

The Address-O-Mat 300 is a manual address plate embossing machine that creates durable metal plates for repeated address imprinting. It is used in office environments to produce plates that are then used in addressing machines to imprint envelopes. This product falls under tariff item 8472.90.00 as an addressing machine, which is explicitly listed in the heading.

Automatic Banknote Dispenser

An automatic banknote dispenser is a compact office safe that dispenses cash automatically for controlled business use. It is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as an automatic banknote dispenser, a type of office machine explicitly named in the heading. This product is designed for retail or office environments where secure, automated cash handling is required.

Automatic Pencil Sharpening Machine

An automatic pencil sharpening machine is an electric desktop device that feeds pencils into a rotating blade mechanism for automatic sharpening. It is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as a pencil-sharpening machine, a type of office machine explicitly listed in the heading. This product is commonly used in offices, schools, and studios for efficient pencil maintenance.

Battery-Powered Portable Pencil Sharpener

The Battery-Powered Portable Pencil Sharpener is a compact, USB-rechargeable device for sharpening pencils, ideal for students and travelers. It is a pencil-sharpening machine, a type of office machine explicitly listed in the heading. This product falls under tariff item 8472.90.00 as a pencil-sharpening machine.

Braun Addressograph Model 1700

The Braun Addressograph Model 1700 is a mechanical addressing machine that uses metal address plates to imprint addresses onto envelopes via ink pads. It is a classic example of an addressing machine used in office settings for repetitive mailings. This product is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as an addressing machine, a named example in the heading.

Brother AX-25 Manual Typewriter

A compact, portable manual typewriter with a standard QWERTY keyboard and mechanical key action, designed for office and personal use. It is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as a typewriter other than those of heading 84.43, which covers printers.

Coin Counting Machine

A coin counting machine is an electronic device that tallies coins by value and quantity using a hopper feed and sensors. It is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as a coin-counting machine, a type of office machine explicitly named in the heading. This product is used in retail, banking, and office settings to streamline cash handling.

Coin Sorting Machine

A coin sorting machine is a desktop device that automatically sorts mixed coins by denomination using vibrating hoppers and slots. It is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as a coin-sorting machine, a type of office machine explicitly named in the heading. This product is used in retail, banking, and office environments to organize coin collections efficiently.

Coin Wrapping Machine

A coin wrapping machine counts, sorts, and rolls coins into paper wrappers for bank deposits. It is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as a coin-wrapping machine, a type of office machine explicitly named in the heading. This product is used in offices, banks, and small businesses to prepare coin deposits efficiently.

Comchek Manual Numbering Machine

A manual numbering machine that provides reliable sequential numbering and dating for checks and receipts without electricity, using a mechanical dial system. It is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as an office machine for numbering, a function named in the heading.

DateRight 5000 Electronic Check Writer

An electronic check writer with dial input for precise check amount encoding and audible confirmation, designed for professional offices. It is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as a check-writing machine, a type of office machine named in the heading.

Diebold Nixdorf Vynamic TIO 5700 ATM

The Diebold Nixdorf Vynamic TIO 5700 is a through-the-wall automated teller machine designed for secure cash dispensing and deposit acceptance in banking environments. It is an automatic banknote dispenser, a type of office machine explicitly listed in the heading. This product falls under tariff item 8472.90.00 as an automatic banknote dispenser.

Document Shredding Machine

A document shredding machine is a cross-cut electric shredder for secure disposal of confidential office papers. It is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as an other office machine for paper processing, as it is not explicitly named in the heading but serves an office function. This product is used in offices, government agencies, and businesses to protect sensitive information.

Dual-User Office Pencil Sharpener

The Dual-User Office Pencil Sharpener is a wall-mounted or countertop sharpener with two holes for standard and jumbo pencils, common in schools and offices. It is a pencil-sharpening machine designed for office use. This product is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as a pencil-sharpening machine, a named example in the heading.

Electric Hole Punch Machine

An electric hole punch machine is a powered office machine that punches standard binder holes in multiple paper sheets. It is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as a perforating machine, a type of office machine explicitly named in the heading. This product is used in offices and print shops to prepare documents for binding.

Electric Pencil Sharpener

The Electric Pencil Sharpener is a desktop device that automatically sharpens pencils using a motor-driven blade, designed for office or home use. It is a pencil-sharpening machine, a type of office machine explicitly listed in the heading. This product falls under tariff item 8472.90.00 as a pencil-sharpening machine.

Electric Stapling Machine

An electric stapling machine is a heavy-duty electric stapler for office use that drives staples into stacks of paper up to 100 sheets. It is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as a stapling machine, a type of office machine explicitly named in the heading. This product is used in offices, print shops, and document processing centers for efficient binding.

Euronet Aurora ATM

The Euronet Aurora ATM provides multilingual interfaces and contactless payment options for international banking corridors. It is an automatic teller machine designed for autonomous financial transactions. This product is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as an automatic banknote dispenser, a named example in the heading.

GMC Streamjet 2000 Addressing Machine

The GMC Streamjet 2000 is a high-speed inkjet addressing system for direct mail marketing, capable of printing addresses on envelopes at high volumes. It is designed for office and mailing operations, making it an addressing machine. This product falls under tariff item 8472.90.00 as an addressing machine, despite its industrial capacity, because it performs the specific function of addressing mail.

Hasler M600 Addressing System

The Hasler M600 is a compact inkjet addressing machine for small to medium businesses, capable of handling various envelope sizes and label stocks. It is designed specifically for printing addresses on mail pieces, making it an addressing machine. This product is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as an addressing machine, a named example in the heading.

Heavy-Duty Helical Pencil Sharpener

The Heavy-Duty Helical Pencil Sharpener is a professional-grade sharpener with a helical blade system for clean, even sharpening of large pencils like carpenters' pencils. It is designed for office and industrial use. This product is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as a pencil-sharpening machine, a named example in the heading.

Hectograph Duplicating Machine

A hectograph duplicating machine is a manual or semi-automatic duplicator using gelatin hectograph masters for up to 100 copies. It is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as a hectograph duplicating machine, a type of office machine explicitly named in the heading. This product is used in offices and schools for low-volume copying tasks.

Hyosung Halo II ATM

The Hyosung Halo II is a compact wall-mounted ATM featuring EMV chip readers and high-security cash dispensers for outdoor banking access. It is designed for autonomous cash dispensing, making it an automatic banknote dispenser. This product falls under tariff item 8472.90.00 as an automatic banknote dispenser, explicitly listed in the heading.

Label Affixing Machine

A label affixing machine is an office dispenser that automatically applies adhesive labels to envelopes or packages. It is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as an other office machine akin to addressing equipment, as it is not explicitly named in the heading but serves an office function. This product is used in offices, mailrooms, and shipping departments to streamline labeling tasks.

Manual Desktop Pencil Sharpener

A crank-operated manual pencil sharpener designed for desktop use, featuring dual holes to accommodate different pencil sizes and helical blades for precise sharpening. It is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as a pencil-sharpening machine, an office machine explicitly named in the heading.

Nakajima All-In-One Electric Typewriter

An electric typewriter with motorized carriage return and correction tape, but no digital screen or printer integration. It is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as a typewriter other than those of heading 84.43, which covers printers and other printing machinery.

NCR SelfServ ATM 6634

The NCR SelfServ ATM 6634 is a freestanding automated teller machine with touchscreen interface for PIN entry, cash withdrawal, and balance inquiries at retail locations. It is an automatic banknote dispenser used in office and retail environments. This product is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as an automatic banknote dispenser, a named example in the heading.

Neopost Datex 3000 Check Writer

A compact desktop machine designed for securely printing amounts on checks to prevent alterations, using mechanical encoding to imprint numbers and dates with raised ink. It is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as a check-writing machine, an office machine named in the heading.

Olivetti Lettera 32 Manual Typewriter

An iconic portable manual typewriter with a minimalist Italian design and a reliable semi-standard keyboard. It is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as a typewriter other than those of heading 84.43, which covers printers and printing machinery.

Pitney Bowes Addresser 6500

The Pitney Bowes Addresser 6500 is an automatic addressing machine designed for high-volume mailing operations, printing addresses directly onto envelopes or labels using inkjet technology. It is used in office environments to streamline mail preparation. This product falls under tariff item 8472.90.00 as an addressing machine, explicitly listed in the heading.

Precision Artist Pencil Sharpener

A manual sharpener tailored for artists, with an adjustable collar to control the point length on colored pencils. It falls under tariff item 8472.90.00 as a specialized pencil-sharpening machine, a type of office machine listed in the heading.

Protecto Check Writer Model 1500

A manual check-writing device that imprints numerical amounts using a dial mechanism and special foil, essential for small businesses. It is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as a check-writing machine, an office machine named in the heading.

Royal Datex Pro Check Encoder

A check encoder that encodes checks with secure three-part numbering (amount, date, signature line) using impact printing, designed for accounting departments. It is classified under tariff item 8472.90.00 as a check-writing machine, an office machine named in the heading.