Brother PDS-600 Document Scanner from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify the machine's calculating function in technical specs for proper classification under 8470.90.01; generic scanners go to 8471.60
• Include FCC certification and user manual to prove data recording/display features during customs clearance
• Avoid misclassification as ADP machines (8471) by documenting integrated calculator for accounting use