New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Pitney Bowes Connect+ 500 Postage Meter from Japan

The Pitney Bowes Connect+ 500 is a digital postage-franking machine designed for high-volume mailing operations, featuring automated weighing, rate calculation, and postage printing on envelopes or labels. It incorporates a built-in calculating device for precise postage computation based on weight, destination, and service class. Classified under HTS 8470.90.0110 as a postage-franking machine due to its primary function of imprinting postage with integrated accounting capabilities.

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

• Verify the machine includes a calculating function for postage rates to qualify under 8470.90.0110; pure printing devices may shift to 8443

• Provide FDA or postal service certifications if required for mailing equipment, and include user manuals for customs inspection