Canon imagePROGRAF TM-200 Plotter from Japan
The Canon imagePROGRAF TM-200 is a 24-inch wide format plotter optimized for CAD drawings, GIS maps, and posters with LUCIA TD pigment ink for fade-resistant technical output. Classified under HTS 9017.20.70.00 due to its role as a marking-out instrument for accurate line drawings in engineering and design fields. It distinguishes from printers by its emphasis on scalable vector graphics.
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
• Provide evidence of vector plotting capabilities through marketing materials to support 9017 classification over printing machinery
• Ensure compliance with FCC electromagnetic compatibility standards for electronic plotting devices
• Declare ink cartridges separately under HTS 3215.11 to avoid bundling penalties