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Word Processor ROM Firmware Assembly from Germany

Printed circuit assembly housing EPROM chips with firmware for 8472.90.50 word processing machines, containing OS and application code. Under HTS 8473.40.21.00 as a dedicated part enabling machine boot and operation. Supports word processing-specific algorithms like spell-check.

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

• Include firmware version and checksums proving proprietary software

• Declare as machine-specific to avoid software classification issues

Word Processor ROM Firmware Assembly from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8473.40.21.00