HP DesignJet T1530 Multifold Plotter from China

HP DesignJet T1530 is a 36-inch multifunction plotter with integrated scanner for scanning, copying, and plotting technical drawings. HTS 9017.20.70.70.00 applies to its core plotting function despite scanning capabilities, as drawing instruments take precedence. Used primarily by AEC professionals for reproducible plans.

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

Separate scanner classification analysis if detachable to avoid multifunction penalties

Document primary use case as technical plotting to maintain 9017 status

Include CIS hard drive encryption compliance documentation