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Intelligent Attendance Machine

An intelligent attendance machine is a device used to automatically record employee work hours, replacing traditional manual methods like time cards or spreadsheets. These machines leverage various technologies to verify employee presence and generate accurate attendance data.

Materials & Components

Typically, intelligent attendance machines consist of the following:

• Housing: Often constructed from metal (stainless steel, aluminum) or durable plastics for longevity and tamper resistance.
• Processor/Microcontroller: The "brain" of the machine, responsible for data processing and communication.
• Identification Sensor: This is the core component, utilizing one of several technologies (see below).
• Display Screen: LCD or LED screens for user interaction and feedback.
• Communication Module: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or cellular connectivity for data transfer to a central server.
• Power Supply: AC adapter or battery backup.
• Optional Components: Speakers for audible feedback, card readers, fingerprint sensors, cameras.

Purpose & Function

The primary purpose is to streamline attendance tracking, improve accuracy, and reduce administrative overhead. Key functions include:

• Employee Identification: Verifying employee identity before recording attendance.
• Time Recording: Accurately logging check-in and check-out times.
• Data Storage: Storing attendance records locally or in a cloud-based system.
• Reporting: Generating reports on employee work hours, absenteeism, and tardiness.
• Access Control: Some machines integrate with door access systems, allowing attendance verification to control physical access.
• Real-time Monitoring: Providing live data on employee presence.

Usage Scenarios

Intelligent attendance machines are used across a wide range of industries and organizations:

• Corporate Offices: Tracking employee work hours for payroll and HR purposes.
• Manufacturing Plants: Monitoring shop floor personnel attendance.
• Retail Stores: Managing staff schedules and attendance.
• Construction Sites: Tracking worker hours and location for safety and payroll.
• Healthcare Facilities: Monitoring staff shifts and ensuring adequate coverage.
• Educational Institutions: Tracking faculty and staff attendance.
• Government Agencies: Managing employee work hours and access control.

Common Types

Several technologies are used for employee identification, leading to different types of machines:

• Biometric Machines:
  • Fingerprint Recognition: The most common type, using unique fingerprint patterns for identification. Offers high accuracy and security.
  • Facial Recognition: Uses facial features for identification. Increasingly popular due to convenience and contactless operation.
  • Palm Vein Recognition: Uses the unique pattern of veins in the palm. Highly secure and difficult to spoof.
  • Iris Recognition: Uses the unique patterns in the iris of the eye. Offers extremely high security.
• RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) Machines: Employees use RFID cards or fobs to clock in and out. Cost-effective but less secure.
• NFC (Near Field Communication) Machines: Employees use NFC-enabled smartphones or cards to clock in and out. Convenient but requires employees to have NFC-enabled devices.
• PIN-Based Machines: Employees enter a unique PIN code to clock in and out. Simple and inexpensive, but less secure.
• QR Code/Barcode Scanners: Employees scan a unique QR code or barcode. Cost effective, but requires employees to have a printed code.
• Mobile Attendance Apps: Software-based solutions utilizing smartphone GPS, facial recognition, or QR code scanning for attendance tracking.

Intelligent Attendance Machine - HS Code Classification

Based on the provided reference material, the following HS codes are relevant to “intelligent attendance machine”:

• 8470100040: Calculating machines and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions; accounting machines, postage-franking machines, ticket-issuing machines and similar machines, incorporating a calculating device; cash registers: Electronic calculators capable of operation without an external source of electric power and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions Display only.

  • 84: Chapter 84 covers Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • 70: Heading 8470 specifically covers Calculating machines and similar devices.
  • 100040: This subheading denotes Electronic calculators capable of operation without an external source of electric power and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions Display only. This could apply if the machine functions primarily as a calculator with attendance tracking as a secondary feature.

• 8470100060: Calculating machines and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions; accounting machines, postage-franking machines, ticket-issuing machines and similar machines, incorporating a calculating device; cash registers: Electronic calculators capable of operation without an external source of electric power and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions Other.

  • 84: Chapter 84 covers Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • 70: Heading 8470 specifically covers Calculating machines and similar devices.
  • 100060: This subheading denotes Electronic calculators capable of operation without an external source of electric power and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions Other. This applies to attendance machines that function as calculators with attendance tracking as a secondary feature, but are not specifically "Display only".

• 8472909080: Other office machines (for example, hectograph or stencil duplicating machines, addressing machines, automatic banknote dispensers, coin-sorting machines, coin-counting or wrapping machines, pencil-sharpening machines, perforating or stapling machines): Other: Other Other.

  • 84: Chapter 84 covers Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • 72: Heading 8472 specifically covers Other office machines.
  • 909080: This subheading denotes Other office machines, categorized as "Other: Other Other". This could apply if the machine's primary function is attendance tracking and it doesn't fall neatly into the "calculating machine" category.

• 9031808085: Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; profile projectors; parts and accessories thereof: Other instruments, appliances and machines: Other Other.

  • 90: Chapter 90 covers Instruments and apparatus for measuring, checking, testing, navigating or controlling.
  • 31: Heading 9031 specifically covers Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines.
  • 808085: This subheading denotes Other instruments, appliances and machines, categorized as "Other: Other Other". This could apply if the machine focuses on biometric data measurement for attendance.

Important Note:

The appropriate HS code will depend on the machine's primary function and features. If the machine primarily performs calculations with attendance tracking as a secondary feature, 8470100040 or 8470100060 may be suitable. If attendance tracking is the primary function, 8472909080 or 9031808085 may be more appropriate.

Tax Rate Information:

According to the provided reference material, all of the above HS codes have a:

• Basic tariff: 0.0%
• Additional tariff: 25.0%
• Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30.0%
• Total tariff: 55.0% (until 2025.4.2) or 30.0% (for 9031808085)