Inkjet Printhead Assembly from China
The inkjet printhead assembly is a critical component of printer units under 8443.32.10, responsible for precisely ejecting ink droplets onto paper. It falls under HTS 8443.99.20 as a specified part per additional U.S. note 2, designed specifically for high-speed inkjet printing mechanisms in combination printers.
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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify the part is explicitly listed in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 84 to qualify under 8443.99.20
• Provide detailed technical specs and OEM compatibility documentation to avoid misclassification as general machinery parts