8472.90.50.00/Brother AX-25 Manual Typewriter/Mexico

Brother AX-25 Manual Typewriter from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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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