Spirit Duplicator (Ditto Machine) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document the fluid-based transfer process to confirm duplication function over simple copying
• Include MSDS for alcohol fluids to meet hazardous materials import requirements
• Avoid bundling with modern printers to prevent aggregation under different headings