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Braille Type Set from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Catalog all Braille cell combinations in set inventory

• Verify type dimensions match standard Braille specifications

• Include press compatibility documentation for classification