Sheet-Fed Flexographic Printing Machine
A sheet-fed flexographic printing machine that uses anilox cylinders and flexible photopolymer plates to apply ink onto sheet-fed materials, commonly used for labels and packaging. This compact printer is classified under tariff item 8443.19.00 as other printing machinery because it uses printing components of heading 84.42 and does not fall into more specific subheadings.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the machine is a flexographic press designed for roll-fed (web) materials
Web-fed flexographic presses are classified under a different subheading.
If the machine does not use plates or cylinders of heading 84.42
Printing machines without such components fall under other printer subheadings.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the machine is described as using flexible plates and anilox cylinders of heading 84.42 for classification under 8443.19.00
• Provide CBSA with details on the substrate materials the machine can handle (e.g
• paper, film)
• Verify if the machine meets Canadian electrical and safety standards for industrial equipment
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