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Word Processing Floppy Disk Controller Board

This printed circuit assembly controls 5.25-inch floppy disk drives in legacy word processing machines under heading 84.72, handling data read/write for document storage. It is classified under tariff item 8473.40.00 due to its principal use with those machines.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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8473.30.20Same rate: Free

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