Spirit Duplicator (Ditto Machine) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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