Nashua Thermal Copying Machine NCP-300 from Japan
Industrial thermocopying device for high-speed thermal duplication using infrared exposure on special paper. HTS 8443.39.50.00 applies to its heat-based copying mechanism, excluding wet processing or electrophotography. Used in libraries and archives for preserving documents.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of thermocopy process (no toner/ink) via patents or technical datasheets
• Ensure proper packing for fragile glass exposure lamps common in these machines
• Watch for reimportation rules if machine used for temporary US demos