Duplicating machines
Other office machines (for example, hectograph or stencil duplicating machines, addressing machines, automatic banknote dispensers, coin-sorting machines, coin-counting or wrapping machines, pencil-sharpening machines, perforating or stapling machines): > Duplicating machines
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 8472.10.00.00
Coin-Wrapping Duplicating Machine
Machines that duplicate coin wrapping/counting for office bank deposits. In HTS 8472.10.00.00. Retail/office use.
Coin-Counting Duplicating Machine
Batch coin counters duplicating tallies for office reconciliation. HTS 8472.10.00.00 explicitly. Business essential.
Addressing Machine
Embossed plate addressers duplicating labels from masters. HTS 8472.10.00.00 example. Mailing rooms.
Multigraph Duplicating Machine
Vintage Multigraph flatbed duplicator for metal plates. Office short-run. HTS 8472.10.00.00.
Perforating Duplicating Machine
Office perforators that duplicate patterns or create tear-off forms from master sheets. Under HTS 8472.10.00.00 for perforating machines. Used for tickets, coupons, and NCR forms.
Stapling Duplicating Machine
Heavy-duty office staplers that duplicate stapling across multiple sheets from masters. HTS 8472.10.00.00 covers stapling machines. For booklets and reports.
Coin-Sorting Duplicating Machine
Office coin sorters that duplicate counting/sorting for banknote prep. Explicitly in HTS 8472.10.00.00. For retail and small business.
Automatic Banknote Dispenser
Office ATMs for internal cash dispensing, duplicating note delivery. HTS 8472.10.00.00 lists them. For corporate cashiers.
Hectograph Duplicating Machine
A hectograph machine uses a gelatin pad to transfer ink from a master sheet to produce multiple copies, commonly used for low-volume office duplication. It falls under HTS 8472.10.00.00 as a classic example of duplicating machines listed in the heading for office machines. These are manual or semi-automatic devices ideal for small print runs without advanced printing technology.
Stencil Duplicator (Roneo Machine)
Also known as a Roneo or Gestetner machine, this stencil duplicator cuts stencils with a typewriter or thermal process and uses ink drums to produce copies. Classified under HTS 8472.10.00.00 for its specific duplicating function in office settings. It's suited for producing 100-5000 copies per stencil master economically.
Spirit Duplicator (Ditto Machine)
A spirit duplicator, or Ditto machine, uses alcohol-based fluid ('spirit') to dissolve dye from a master sheet onto copies via a drum. It matches HTS 8472.10.00.00 as a hectograph-style duplicating machine for office mimeography. Known for its distinctive purple copies, it's vintage but still used in niche applications.
Band-Address Duplicating Machine
This office machine uses rotating bands with embossed characters to print repeated addresses from a master roll onto envelopes or labels. It qualifies under HTS 8472.10.00.00 as a duplicating machine for addressing tasks. Efficient for bulk mailing operations in business settings.
Offset Duplicating Machine
A small-format offset duplicator produces copies using plates from originals via lithographic transfer, suitable for short-run office printing. Classified in HTS 8472.10.00.00 for duplicating functions despite offset tech. Ideal for letter-size business forms and brochures.
Collator Duplicating Machine
An office collator duplicates by gathering and stapling multiple master copies into sets, often with perforating features. It fits HTS 8472.10.00.00 as a perforating/stapling duplicating machine. Used for assembling multi-page reports or forms.
Pencil-Sharpening Duplicator
Electric pencil sharpeners with duplicating hoppers for batch processing multiple pencils. HTS 8472.10.00.00 explicitly includes pencil-sharpening machines as office duplicators. Common in schools and large offices.