Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 52 Letterpress Printer from Japan
The Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 52 is a sheet-fed letterpress printing press engineered for high-quality printing on paper sheets up to 52x36 cm. It uses raised printing plates to transfer ink directly to the substrate, a defining feature of letterpress technology. This tariff item covers letterpress machinery that is not reel-fed and excludes flexographic printing, matching this press's sheet-fed operation.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the press is declared as sheet-fed letterpress machinery, not flexographic, to avoid misclassification
• Have the model number and technical specifications ready for CBSA officers
• Verify whether the press qualifies for duty-free treatment under a free trade agreement by providing a valid certificate of origin