Royal Royalite Electric Typewriter from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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