Banknote-Operated Video Lottery Terminal from Japan
An electronic gaming machine accepting banknotes for lottery-style video games with chance-based payouts. Falls under HTS 9504.30.0040 as other payment-operated games, not video consoles due to payment mechanism and casino orientation.
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 gambling device registration and RNG certification; ensure secure bill validator compliance; pitfall: reclassification if software emphasizes skill over chance