Star Micronics NX-256 Dot Matrix Receipt Printer from China
The Star Micronics NX-256 is a compact 9-pin dot matrix printer optimized for point-of-sale receipt and journal printing in retail environments. It supports serial/parallel interfaces for POS system integration and excels in continuous paper and multipart ticket printing. HTS 8443.32.10.80 covers this as a dot matrix unit connectable to data processing networks.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Label as POS-specific with receipt/journal functions; include cut sheet/roll paper specs to avoid reprographic misclassification
• Prepare energy efficiency certifications; many markets require ENERGY STAR for office equipment imports