8472.90.50.00/Brother AX-25 Manual Typewriter/Japan

Brother AX-25 Manual Typewriter from Japan

The Brother AX-25 is a compact, portable manual typewriter designed for office and personal use, featuring a standard QWERTY keyboard and mechanical key action. It falls under HTS 8472.90.50.00 as a typewriter other than printers of heading 8443, classified among other office machines for text input without electronic printing capabilities. This model is popular for writers, students, and hobbyists seeking a distraction-free typing experience.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Verify the typewriter lacks any integrated printer or digital output to avoid reclassification under heading 8443; provide detailed mechanical specifications in entry docs

• Ensure compliance with safety standards like UL certification for electrical components if applicable

• Common pitfall: mislabeling as 'electronic' when purely mechanical