Printer Crash Armor Assembly from Japan
Protective crash armor absorbs impacts protecting printhead and carriage in printer units of 8443.32.10. Listed in additional U.S. note 2, thus HTS 8443.99.20.
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
• Impact test data demonstrates printer-specific durability requirements
• Assembly drawings showing mounting to carriage essential for classification
• Plastic-only versions risk chapter 39 classification