Metal-Backed Printers Rubber Blanket
A high-performance printing blanket with a rubberized textile surface bonded to a thin metal carrier sheet, used in offset presses for superior registration. The primary printing surface is a rubber-coated textile fabric, so it falls under tariff item 5911.10.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the metal backing makes it a composite article rather than a fabric
Articles of textile fabrics for technical uses fall under 5911.90.00 when not in the piece.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the metal carrier is secondary to the textile component; if the metal dominates, classification may change
• Provide technical specifications to the CBSA if requested
• Check for any applicable trade remedies on printing blankets
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