Newspaper Grade Offset Printing Plate from Japan
Thin-gauge aluminum plate optimized for high-speed newspaper rotary presses with short run lengths. HTS 8442.50.10.00 covers this prepared plate featuring specialized graining for newsprint ink formulations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document thin gauge specs suitable only for rotary newspaper presses
• Include ink compatibility certification for newsprint formulations
• Specify short run length (under 50K) distinguishing from long-run commercial plates