Ricoh Drum Cleaning Blade

A precision blade that removes residual toner from the photoconductor drum in Ricoh copiers after each copy cycle. Falls under HTS 8443.99.4500 as an essential accessory for maintaining copying machine performance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8443.99.10.00Same rate: 35%

If specified for printers without copying function

Pure printer parts have distinct statistical suffixes from copier accessories.

4016.99.60Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If imported as bulk rubber blades without machine context

Unspecified rubber articles default to Chapter 40 rather than machinery parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include wear specifications and lifecycle data to confirm it's a replaceable copying machine accessory

Ensure invoices specify 'for copying machines only' to avoid printer part confusion