Planed, grained, polished or otherwise prepared for engraving or impressing
Machinery, apparatus and equipment (other than the machines of headings 84.56 to 84.65) for preparing or making plates, cylinders or other printing components; plates cylinders and other printing components; plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished). > Plates, cylinders and other printing components; plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished) > Planed, grained, polished or otherwise prepared for engraving or impressing
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Products classified under Tariff item 8442.50.00.10
Aluminum Offset Printing Plate
A pre-grained and anodized aluminum sheet prepared for offset lithography printing, featuring a photosensitive coating for image transfer. It is a versatile plate for various printing applications.
8442.50.00Ceramic Anilox Printing Roller
A laser-engraved ceramic-coated steel roller for precise ink metering in flexographic printing. The volume-controlled cell structure preparation makes it a critical component for consistent print quality.
8442.50.00Chrome-Plated Flexo Printing Cylinder
A steel base cylinder with an etched polymer sleeve and chrome plating for flexographic label printing. The prepared surface ensures wear resistance and high-quality print reproduction.
8442.50.00Commercial Violet CTP Printing Plate
A violet laser-sensitive aluminum printing plate designed for high-resolution commercial printing. It is prepared for lithographic offset printing and is compatible with platesetters using 405nm lasers, making it a key component in modern computer-to-plate workflows.
8442.50.00Copper Rotogravure Printing Cylinder
A precision-machined copper cylinder etched and polished for rotogravure printing, used in magazine and packaging production. It is a prepared printing cylinder essential for high-volume printing.
8442.50.00Digital Inkjet Printing Plate
A computer-to-plate aluminum substrate with processless imaging for direct digital printing presses. It features surface chemistry that enables efficient ink transfer without traditional film exposure.
8442.50.00Direct-to-Plate Thermal CTP Aluminum Plate
A thermal-sensitive aluminum plate for infrared laser imaging in computer-to-plate systems. It eliminates film processing and is prepared for modern offset lithographic printing workflows, offering high efficiency and precision.
8442.50.00Flexible Photopolymer Printing Plate
A flexible photopolymer printing plate with a relief image for flexographic printing on packaging materials. It is prepared by UV exposure and washout, making it suitable for high-quality flexographic applications.
8442.50.00Grained Anodized Offset Plate
An electrochemically grained and anodized aluminum printing plate with a photosensitive layer, used for newspaper and magazine offset printing. The surface treatment is essential for image quality and durability.
8442.50.00Lithographic Stone Plate
A polished Bavarian limestone plate grained for lithographic printing. It is capable of accepting greasy ink images that repel water-based ink, representing a traditional method of lithographic printing.
8442.50.00Newspaper Grade Offset Printing Plate
A thin-gauge aluminum plate optimized for high-speed newspaper rotary presses with short run lengths. It features specialized graining for newsprint ink formulations, ensuring consistent print quality.
8442.50.00Offset Printing Aluminum Plate
An anodized aluminum sheet prepared for offset lithography printing, grained and polished on one side to hold printing ink electrochemically. It is a standard component in offset printing processes.
8442.50.00Positive-Working Processless CTP Plate
A computer-to-plate aluminum plate that images directly via laser without chemical processing. It features a special coating for offset printing, offering an eco-friendly and efficient solution.
8442.50.00Sheetfed Offset Litho Aluminum Plate
A standard presensitized (PS) plate for sheetfed offset presses used in book and short-run commercial work. It is grained and polished for conventional film imaging, providing reliable performance.
8442.50.00UV-CTP Processless Printing Plate
A UV laser direct imaging plate that eliminates processing chemicals, using a special topcoat for clean imaging. It is an environmentally-friendly prepared printing plate for offset lithography.