8470.90.01.10 - Postage-franking machines

This HTS category specifically classifies postage-franking machines. These are mechanical or electro-mechanical devices designed to imprint postage directly onto mail items, indicating the value of the postage paid and often the date of mailing. They are typically used by businesses or postal services to automate the franking process.

Within the broader heading 8470, which covers various calculating and accounting machines, this subcategory distinguishes itself by focusing solely on the function of franking mail. While other machines within this heading may incorporate calculating functions, postage-franking machines are specialized for a singular postal service application.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 8470.90.01.10 is conclusive for machines solely dedicated to imprinting postage. The distinguishing feature from its sibling category, 8470.90.01.90 ("Other"), is the explicit functionality of postage franking. If a machine performs other functions in addition to or instead of franking mail, it would likely be classified under the "Other" designation.