Spirit Duplicator (Ditto Machine) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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