Roland DXY-1150 Pen Plotter from Japan
The Roland DXY-1150 is a legacy pen-plotter using mechanical pens for ultra-precise vector drawings on paper or film, ideal for circuit boards and maps. Under HTS 9017.10.40.00, it is classified as an automatic drafting machine for marking-out instruments. Unlike inkjets, it emphasizes analog precision for technical applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include historical model certifications and pen compatibility lists to prove technical drafting use
• Check for voltage adapters; declare as 9017 to avoid Section XVI machinery classification