Find HS Code and trade information for manual price machine

Manual Price Machine

A manual price machine, also known as a price marker or price tag gun, is a mechanical device used to apply pre-printed or user-defined prices onto tags that are affixed to products. It is a common tool in retail and merchandising for quick and efficient pricing.

Material:

• Body: Typically constructed from durable plastic or metal alloys to withstand repeated use.
• Printing Mechanism: Utilizes rubber or plastic printing wheels or bands with engraved numbers and symbols.
• Tag Holders: Made of plastic, designed to securely hold price tags.
• Tag Fasteners: Often utilize plastic or metal pins or threads to attach tags to items.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of a manual price machine is to streamline the pricing process, reducing the time and effort required to label merchandise. This is particularly important in environments with a high volume of products.

Function:

The machine operates by a lever-action mechanism. When the lever is pressed, it forces the printing wheels against a ribbon, transferring the selected price onto a price tag. The tag is then automatically dispensed and ready to be attached to the product. The user selects the desired price by rotating dials or wheels.

Usage Scenarios:

• Retail Stores: Clothing, accessories, books, gifts, and general merchandise.
• Garage Sales/Flea Markets: Quickly pricing a large number of used items.
• Thrift Stores: Labeling donated goods.
• Craft Fairs/Markets: Pricing handmade items.
• Warehouses/Inventory: Basic product identification and pricing.

Common Types:

• Single-Line Price Machines: Display only the price on the tag. These are the most basic and affordable type.
• Multi-Line Price Machines: Can print multiple lines of information, such as price, description, SKU, or barcode.
• Heavy-Duty Price Machines: Constructed with more robust materials for frequent and high-volume use. Often feature larger tag capacity.
• Digital Price Machines: While not strictly "manual," some machines incorporate a digital display and keypad for easier price input, but still rely on a mechanical printing mechanism.
• Tag Size Variations: Machines are designed to accommodate different tag sizes and shapes (e.g., standard, large, flat, loop tags).
• 8-Digit vs. 6-Digit Machines: Refers to the maximum number of digits that can be printed on the price tag.

Based on the provided information, a “manual price machine” can be classified under several HS codes, depending on its specific features and functionality. Here’s a breakdown:

• 8423810020: This code covers weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight-operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds; parts of weighing machinery: Other weighing machinery: Having a maximum weighing capacity not exceeding 30 kg, Digital electronic type: Retail scales, non-computing. If the machine functions as a retail scale without computing capabilities, this HS code is applicable.

  • Chapter 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • Heading 8423: Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better).
  • Subheading 84238100: Other weighing machinery, maximum weighing capacity not exceeding 30 kg, digital electronic type.

• 8423810030: This code covers weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight-operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds; parts of weighing machinery: Other weighing machinery: Having a maximum weighing capacity not exceeding 30 kg, Digital electronic type: Retail scales, computing. If the machine functions as a retail scale with computing capabilities, this HS code is applicable.

  • Chapter 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • Heading 8423: Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better).
  • Subheading 84238100: Other weighing machinery, maximum weighing capacity not exceeding 30 kg, digital electronic type.

• 8472909080: This code covers 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. If the machine is classified as an office machine and doesn't fall into more specific categories, this HS code may be applicable.

  • Chapter 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • Heading 8472: Other office machines.
  • Subheading 84729090: Other, other.

According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'manual price machine' are limited, with only the following 3 found.

Important Note: Both 8423810020 and 8423810030 have a combined tax rate of 55.0% (0.0% basic tariff + 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30.0% after 2025.4.2). HS code 8472909080 also has a combined tax rate of 55.0%.