Optical scanners and magnetic ink recognition devices
Automatic data processing machines and units thereof; magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included: > Input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing: > Other: > Optical scanners and magnetic ink recognition devices
Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Except for products described in headings 9903.94.06, 9903.94.32, 9903.94.33, 9903.94.42, 9903.94.43, 9903.94.44, 9903.94.45, 9903.94.52, 9903.94.53, 9903.94.54, 9903.94.55, 9903.94.62, and 9903.94.63, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 8471.60.80.00
Flatbed Document Scanner
A flatbed optical scanner designed for digitizing documents, photos, and artwork by capturing images with a moving light source and CCD sensor. It falls under HTS 8471.60.80.00 as an input unit for automatic data processing machines that reads optical data into coded form. Commonly used in offices for archiving paper records.
Portable Sheetfed Scanner
A compact, battery-powered sheetfed optical scanner that automatically feeds single sheets through rollers to capture images at high speed. Classified under HTS 8471.60.80.00 for its role as an ADP input unit converting physical documents to digital coded data. Ideal for mobile professionals scanning receipts and contracts.
High-Speed Book Scanner
An overhead optical scanner using dual cameras to non-destructively digitize entire books and bound volumes at production speeds. It qualifies under HTS 8471.60.80.00 as an optical input device for ADP systems transcribing printed text into coded digital format. Used in libraries for mass digitization projects.
MICR Check Reader
A magnetic ink character recognition device that reads MICR encoding on the bottom of checks for automated bank processing. Falls under HTS 8471.60.80.00 as a specialized input unit for ADP machines decoding magnetic data into coded form. Essential for financial institutions handling check deposits.
Document Imaging Scanner
Industrial-grade duplex optical scanner for high-volume document imaging, featuring automatic document feeders and ultrasonic double-feed detection. Classified in HTS 8471.60.80.00 as an ADP input unit for transcribing bulk paper documents into searchable digital formats. Used in records management and legal firms.
Barcode Document Scanner
Hybrid optical scanner combining 2D document imaging with advanced barcode recognition for mixed media processing. Under HTS 8471.60.80.00 as an input unit reading both image and coded optical data for ADP systems. Common in shipping and inventory management.
Overhead Photograph Scanner
Specialized overhead optical scanner for high-resolution capture of photographs, artwork, and fragile media without contact. HTS 8471.60.80.00 classification as ADP input reading optical images into coded digital data. Used by museums and photographers for archival digitization.
Desktop MICR Reader-Writer
Desktop unit combining magnetic ink character recognition reading with printing capabilities for check processing and encoding. Falls under HTS 8471.60.80.00 primarily for its MICR input function to ADP systems. Used in teller stations for instant check validation and endorsement.
Large Format Scanner
Wide-format optical scanner for blueprints, maps, and technical drawings up to 42-inch width with CCD linear array technology. Classified HTS 8471.60.80.00 as input unit for engineering document digitization in ADP workflows. Essential for AEC professionals and reprographics.
Mobile Check Scanner
Handheld magnetic and optical scanner for remote deposit capture of checks via smartphone or tablet connectivity. HTS 8471.60.80.00 for ADP input reading MICR lines and check images into coded data. Enables banking apps for instant mobile deposits.
Art Conservation Scanner
Precision multispectral optical scanner capturing UV, IR, and visible light reflectance from paintings for art authentication. Under HTS 8471.60.80.00 as ADP input converting optical data from cultural artifacts into digital coded analysis files. Used by museums and restorers.
Transaction Document Scanner
Countertop optical scanner optimized for retail receipts, coupons, and transaction slips with OCR and MICR capabilities. HTS 8471.60.80.00 classification for POS data input reading mixed printed and magnetic data into coded form. Deployed in grocery and pharmacy checkout systems.
Legal Records Scanner
High-security duplex scanner for court documents and legal records featuring tamper-evident audit logs and 1D/2D barcode support. Classified HTS 8471.60.80.00 as secure ADP input for official record digitization. Meets federal records management standards.
Multispectral Plant Scanner
Desktop optical scanner analyzing plant leaf reflectance in multiple spectral bands for agricultural research data input. HTS 8471.60.80.00 as ADP input converting biological optical signatures to coded datasets. Used in crop science and plant pathology labs.
Banknote Authentication Scanner
Optical-magnetic hybrid scanner verifying currency authenticity through IR ink detection, MICR validation, and security thread recognition. Under HTS 8471.60.80.00 for ADP input reading mixed optical/magnetic security features into coded verification data. Installed in casino cages and retail vaults.