Other Printers, Copying & Facsimile Machines

A thermal receipt printer that connects to a POS terminal or computer as a peripheral output device — but does not itself incorporate a calculating function or ADP capability — generally classifies as a printer under this heading. If the printer is sold as an integrated component of a cash register assembly, it may instead be classified with the cash register. The key is whether the printer is imported separately or as part of a complete POS unit.

Standalone analog fax machines represent a declining share of trade as internet-based fax services and multifunction devices have displaced them in most office environments. However, certain regulated industries — healthcare, legal, and government sectors — continue to use dedicated fax machines for compliance reasons, sustaining residual import demand under this heading.