Miyakoshi Gravure Label Press
A high-speed gravure press for self-adhesive labels, using rotary engraved cylinders, ideal for beverage and pharmaceutical labeling. The intaglio printing process with engraved cylinders qualifies it as gravure printing machinery under tariff item 8443.17.00.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the press is a flexographic label press
Flexographic presses use relief plates, not gravure cylinders.
If the press uses a different printing method
Other printing machinery not specifically gravure falls under this subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the press under 8443.17.00 as gravure machinery, ensuring the cylinders are engraved for intaglio printing
• Provide CBSA with the press's technical specifications, including cylinder type and printing speed
• If the press is part of a larger labeling line, confirm whether other components are classified separately
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