Printer Carriage Mechanism from China
This motorized carriage mechanism holds and moves the printhead across the print area in inkjet printer units of 8443.32.10. Classified under HTS 8443.99.20 due to its designation in additional U.S. note 2 as a dedicated part for printer printing units.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include engineering drawings showing integration with 8443.32.10 printer units to support classification
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on Asian-sourced printer parts; check Commerce Department scopes