3M Thermo-Fax Copy Machine Model 10-47 from China
A vintage thermocopying apparatus that uses heat-sensitive paper and infrared lamps to duplicate documents by thermal transfer. It falls under HTS 8443.39.50.00 as thermocopying apparatus, distinct from electrostatic or inkjet copiers. Primarily used in offices for quick, dry-copy reproduction without toner.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify apparatus uses thermal transfer on heat-sensitive paper, not electrostatic process, to confirm 8443.39.50.00 classification
• Include user manuals and technical specs proving thermocopying mechanism for CBP review
• Avoid misclassification as parts; ensure complete functional unit with heating elements