Braille tablets, cubarithms, and special apparatus, machines, presses, and types for their use or benefit exclusively
Articles specially designed or adapted for the use or benefit of the blind or other physically or mentally handicapped persons; parts and accessories (except parts and accessories of braces and artificial limb prosthetics) that are specially designed or adapted for use in the foregoing articles: > Articles for the blind: > Braille tablets, cubarithms, and special apparatus, machines, presses, and types for their use or benefit exclusively
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Products classified under HTS 9817.00.94
Perkins Brailler
The Perkins Brailler is a six-key mechanical Braille writer designed exclusively for blind users to produce Braille documents. It features a keyboard that embosses Grade 2 Braille on paper, with a paper feed mechanism and line spacing capabilities. Classified under HTS 9817.00.94 as a special machine for the exclusive use or benefit of the blind.
Juliet Classic Braille Embosser
The Juliet Classic is a high-speed, single-sided Braille embosser that translates computer text into Braille using tractor-fed paper. Designed exclusively for blind users, it produces library-quality Braille at 400 characters per second. Falls under HTS 9817.00.94 as special apparatus for the blind.
Slate and Stylus Braille Writing Tablet
Traditional slate and stylus is a portable Braille writing tool consisting of a metal or plastic frame with hinged slate and pointed stylus for embossing Braille on paper. Used exclusively by blind persons for note-taking without electricity. Classified under HTS 9817.00.94 as Braille tablets for the blind.
Mountbatten Brailler
The Mountbatten Brailler is an electronic Braille writing device with ergonomic keys, speech output, and USB connectivity, designed exclusively for blind and low-vision users. It combines mechanical Braille production with computer integration. Qualifies under HTS 9817.00.94 as special apparatus for the blind.
Index Braille Everest-D V5
The Index Everest-D V5 is a professional-grade, double-sided Braille embosser producing interpoint Braille for books and materials. Designed exclusively for blind users with high-volume production capacity. Classified under HTS 9817.00.94 as special machines for the blind.
Braillo 300 S2 Braille Embosser
The Braillo 300 S2 produces library-quality Braille at 300 characters per second using continuous tractor paper, designed exclusively for professional Braille production for the blind. Features robust construction for high-volume institutional use. HTS 9817.00.94 classification for blind apparatus.
Duxbury Braille Translator Software Loaded Embosser
Embosser pre-loaded with Duxbury Braille Translation software converts digital text to Braille grade instantly for blind users. The integrated translation ensures accurate Braille output exclusively for accessibility. Classified under HTS 9817.00.94 as special apparatus benefiting the blind.
ViewPlus Columbia Braille Embosser
The ViewPlus Columbia combines Braille embossing with tactile graphics printing for blind users needing charts and diagrams. Designed exclusively for accessibility with high-resolution tactile output. HTS 9817.00.94 for special apparatus for the blind.
HumanWare Brailliant BI 40X Braille Display
The Brailliant BI 40X is a refreshable Braille display with 40 cells, navigation keys, and Bluetooth connectivity, exclusively for blind computer users to read screen content in Braille. Provides real-time tactile display of digital information. Classified under HTS 9817.00.94 as apparatus for the blind.
Braille Cube Arithmetic Device
The Braille Cube is a cubarithm teaching tool with raised Braille numerals on rotating cubes for blind students to practice arithmetic operations. Designed exclusively for tactile mathematical education. Directly named in HTS 9817.00.94 description for cubarithms.
Orbit Reader 20 Plus
The Orbit Reader 20 Plus is a standalone refreshable Braille display with SD card reading capability, designed exclusively for blind users to read digital books tactilely. Features 20 Braille cells with navigation controls. HTS 9817.00.94 apparatus for the blind.
Manual Braille Press Machine
Manual Braille press machine for small-scale production using metal type plates to emboss Braille on paper, designed exclusively for blind literacy programs in developing regions. Robust construction for institutional use. Named directly in HTS 9817.00.94 as special presses for the blind.
Braille Type Set
Complete set of metal Braille type for use in manual presses, containing all Grade 2 Braille characters cast in durable alloy for repeated embossing. Exclusively for Braille production benefiting the blind. Directly specified in HTS 9817.00.94 as special types for the blind.
Focus 40 Blue Braille Display
The Focus 40 Blue features 40 ergonomic electromechanical Braille cells with 8-dot capability for computer access by blind users. Bluetooth and USB connectivity for screen reading. Designed exclusively for non-visual computing access under HTS 9817.00.94.
Taylor-Pro 64 Braille Label Maker
The Taylor-Pro 64 produces durable plastic Braille labels for organization by blind users, with 64-character embossing capacity and customizable label sizes. Exclusively for tactile labeling benefiting the blind. Special apparatus under HTS 9817.00.94.