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Vacuum Belt Media Transport Assembly from Japan

Precision vacuum platen with perforated belt system for flat media transport in 8443.31 flatbed printers. Maintains media position during high-resolution printing. Classified as dedicated transport mechanism under 8443.99.5015.

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

• Vacuum specifications (cfm/in²) and belt porosity data essential for classification

• Demonstrate incompatibility with non-printing applications through technical specs