Stencil Duplicator (Roneo Machine) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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)
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of stencil-cutting mechanism in import docs to distinguish from screen printers under 8443.19
• Ensure compliance with ink emission standards; include safety data sheets for consumables if bundled
• Label as 'office duplicator' clearly to prevent reclassification during customs exam