MICR Check Reader from Japan
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.
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%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Comply with ANSI X9.100-170 MICR standards documentation for customs verification
• Include bank-grade security certifications in import paperwork
• Avoid classification as financial machinery under 8472 by emphasizing ADP input function