Word Processing Printer Interface Assembly from China
Printed circuit assembly for connecting and controlling dot-matrix printers in 8472.90.50 word processing machines. It manages parallel port protocols for high-speed text printing, under HTS 8473.40.21.00 as a dedicated part. Optimized for continuous form paper handling in office environments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide protocol specs (e.g
• Epson ESC/P) proving incompatibility with general printers
• Bundle with machine service manuals in documentation for classification support
• Watch for reclassification if board supports USB, pushing to modern ADP codes