Royal Royalite Electric Typewriter from China
Royal Royalite is a compact electric typewriter with automatic margin settings and daisy-wheel print element for crisp text. Classified in HTS 8472.90.50.00 as a non-printer typewriter among other office machines, it uses electricity for operation but produces paper output mechanically. Ideal for small businesses and legal offices.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Test for correctable film ribbon compliance with TSCA chemical regs; label power requirements clearly
• Common error: confusing with word processors—emphasize lack of memory/storage
• Use bonded warehouses for seasonal imports