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Addressing Machine from Japan

A device for printing addresses on envelopes using ink rollers or stamps from a master sheet. It is covered by HTS 8472.90.90 as an addressing machine within other office machines.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Detail addressing method (e.g

• roller vs. impact) on invoice

• Ensure postal regulation compliance for international labels

• Avoid misclassification by specifying non-laser/non-inkjet technology