Desktop MICR Reader-Writer from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Separate input vs. printing value in invoice if possible for accurate duty assessment
• Include magnetic field strength specifications for MICR compliance
• Document as input-dominant to avoid 8443 printer classification