Copper Rotogravure Printing Cylinder from China
Precision-machined copper cylinder etched and polished for rotogravure printing, used in magazine and packaging production. Classified in HTS 8442.50.90.00 as a prepared printing cylinder 'other' than basic plates or stones. The surface preparation enables direct ink transfer in high-speed gravure presses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Provide etching and polishing process details to distinguish from unfinished metal cylinders
• Declare cylinder diameter and circumference specs for customs valuation and classification accuracy
• Avoid bulk shipments without individual wrapping, as loose cylinders risk damage claims during import