HP DesignJet T1530 Multifold Plotter
The HP DesignJet T1530 is a 36-inch multifunction plotter that integrates scanning, copying, and plotting functions for technical drawings and documents. Its core plotting capability is designed for producing high-precision architectural and engineering drawings. Despite its scanning features, it is classified under tariff item 9017.20.90 as an other drawing or marking-out instrument due to its primary plotting function.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the device is primarily a multi-function printer with scanning and copying
Machines that perform two or more printing, copying, or faxing functions are classified in heading 8443.
If the scanning component is imported separately and is the primary function
Cameras and scanners for preparing printing plates or cylinders are classified in chapter 90.
If the device is used exclusively for drawing without scanning or copying
Drawing instruments are a specific subheading under mathematical calculating instruments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• The multifunction nature of the T1530 may lead the CBSA to question whether it is a printer, scanner, or plotter; emphasize its primary use for technical drawings
• Provide evidence such as marketing materials and user guides that highlight plotting as the principal function
• If the scanner is a separate unit, consider whether it should be classified independently under heading 9006 or 8471
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