8443.99.40.00 - Parts of photocopying apparatus of subheading 8443.39.20 specified in additional U.S. note 4 to this chapter 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 35% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 8443.99.40.00, specifically covers parts and accessories for photocopying apparatus that are designated under subheading 8443.39.20 and are further identified by additional U.S. note 4 to Chapter 84. These are components that are integral to the functioning of the photocopying machines themselves. Examples of such parts could include specific imaging drums, toner cartridges, fuser units, paper feed mechanisms, or control boards, provided they meet the criteria outlined in the aforementioned additional U.S. note.
This classification is distinct from its sibling category, 8443.99.45.00, which covers "Other" parts and accessories not falling under the specific requirements of additional U.S. note 4. Therefore, the key differentiator for this category lies in the explicit reference to the additional U.S. note, which might stipulate particular types of parts, materials, or functionalities that qualify for this more specific classification. Importers must carefully review the stipulations of additional U.S. note 4 to ensure correct classification.
As this is a leaf node, there are no subcategories. The classification is precise, meaning that any part fitting the description of subheading 8443.39.20 and meeting the conditions of additional U.S. note 4 should be classified here. If a part does not meet these specific requirements, it would likely be classified under the sibling category 8443.99.45.00, provided it is indeed a part or accessory of a photocopying machine under heading 8443.