U.S. exports of duplicating machines (HS 847210) totaled $129K in August 2026, exported to 6 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataStencil duplicators, spirit duplicators, and other reprographic machines that reproduce documents by means other than printing or photocopying are classified under this heading, which covers a category of office equipment that has largely been supplanted by digital copiers but remains a distinct tariff classification. Thailand and Vietnam are the leading US import sources, with Japan also a notable supplier — reflecting the continued role of Japanese-brand manufacturers producing in Southeast Asian facilities. Importers should confirm that the equipment does not qualify as a photocopying machine under heading 9009 or a printer under 8443, as those headings may apply to multifunction devices with duplicating capability.
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Duplicating machines under 8472.10 reproduce documents using stencil or spirit-based processes, while photocopying machines under 9009 use optical, xerographic, or thermal processes. Multifunction devices that combine photocopying with other functions are generally classified by their primary function or under the heading that most specifically describes them; CBP rulings should be consulted for hybrid equipment.
Digital duplicators that use a stencil master and ink-based transfer process are generally classified under 8472.10 as duplicating machines, even though they accept digital input, because their output mechanism is duplicating rather than printing in the 8443 sense. However, the classification is fact-specific, and importers should verify with a customs broker given the overlap with digital printing technology.
HSChapter 84
Subheading 3 of 3 in heading 8472
Subheading 847210 · $129K of $33.4M
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$129KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.5M of Duplicating Machines.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8472100000 | Duplicating Machines | — | -- | -- | $459 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8472100000 | Duplicating Machines | $129K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Costa Rica and Norway together take 46% of it.
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None recorded for this period.