Printer Carriage Mechanism from Japan
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 — 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
• 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