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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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