Manual Braille Press Machine from Japan
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.
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
• Include type plate specifications showing Braille font compatibility
• Document institutional literacy program end-use
• Emphasize manual operation preventing modern printing classification