HS Code:
Parts of facsimile machines specified in additional U.S. note 3 to this chapter (likely falling under HS Code 8443.99, which includes parts and accessories of printing machinery and facsimile machines) refer to components specifically designed for use in fax machines. These parts may include circuit boards, rollers, sensors, and other mechanical or electronic components essential for the operation of facsimile devices. While the use of standalone fax machines has declined due to digital communication technologies like email and cloud-based document sharing, certain industries (e.g., legal, healthcare) still rely on fax for secure document transmission. Global trade in these parts reflects a niche but steady demand driven by maintenance and repair needs for existing machines.
Total Trade Volume
USD 150 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database, ITC Trade Map
Average Rate
2.5%
Highest Rate
6% (applied by certain developing countries to protect domestic industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like USMCA or EU-Japan EPA)
Declining demand for standalone fax machines
Reduced trade volume for new parts, with focus shifting to maintenance and repair components
2020-2022
Integration of fax capabilities into multifunction printers
Increased demand for hybrid parts compatible with printers and fax systems
2021-2023
Rise of digital fax solutions
Potential long-term reduction in physical fax machine parts trade as businesses transition to online platforms
2022-2023
The U.S. revised tariffs on certain electronic components, including parts of facsimile machines, under Section 301 measures targeting Chinese imports.
September 2022
Increased costs for U.S. importers, potentially shifting sourcing to other countries like Vietnam or South Korea.
The European Union updated its Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, imposing stricter requirements on electronic parts, including fax machine components.
January 2023
Manufacturers must adapt to new compliance standards, potentially increasing production costs but ensuring safer products.
Japan announced initiatives to phase out traditional fax machines in government offices, encouraging digital alternatives.
June 2021
Long-term decline in domestic demand for fax machine parts, though export of high-quality components remains strong.