Royal Alpha 3800 Cash Register
The Royal Alpha 3800 is a compact cash register designed for small retail operations, featuring an 8-department memory and a raised alpha keyboard. Its built-in calculating functions handle tax, discounts, and tender media, making it a point-of-sale device that incorporates a calculating device. This places it under tariff item 8470.50.00, which covers cash registers with calculating functions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cash register includes a printing device
This subheading covers calculating machines with a printing device, which may apply if the Royal Alpha 3800 has an integrated printer.
If the cash register lacks a printing device
This subheading covers other calculating machines without a printing device, which could apply if the model is non-printing.
If imported as part of a computer system
If the cash register is integrated with a computer system for data processing, it may fall under automatic data processing machines.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the cash register is declared as a complete unit with its calculating functions intact; if imported with accessories like scanners, those may be classified separately
• Verify the country of origin to determine eligibility for preferential tariff rates under Canada's free trade agreements
• Keep the user manual and technical specifications ready in case CBSA requests proof of the device's calculating capabilities
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