Brother PDS-600 Document Scanner from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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