Brother PDS-600 Document Scanner

The Brother PDS-600 is a compact desktop document scanner with built-in calculating functions for batch processing and OCR data extraction, used in accounting and office environments. It falls under HTS 8470.90.01 as 'other' machines incorporating a calculating device for data recording and displaying tasks beyond standard cash registers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

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

8471.60.20.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If lacks dedicated calculating device

Pure input/output units without calculating functions classify as ADP peripherals under Chapter 84.

8470.30.00Same rate: 35%

If designed as pocket-size

Pocket-size data recording machines with calculating functions have a specific provision in 8470.30.

9027Lower: 10% vs 35%

If primarily for physical measurement

Machines with calculating devices for measuring/testing fall under Chapter 90 if not data processing oriented.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify the machine's calculating function in technical specs for proper classification under 8470.90.01; generic scanners go to 8471.60

β€’ Include FCC certification and user manual to prove data recording/display features during customs clearance

β€’ Avoid misclassification as ADP machines (8471) by documenting integrated calculator for accounting use