Flexographic Polymer Printing Plate from Canada
UV-exposed and washed polymer sheet mounted on carrier film for flexographic printing on corrugated packaging. Falls under HTS 8442.50.90.00 as 'other' prepared printing plates beyond offset types. The relief imaging preparation suits flexible substrate printing.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Specify photopolymer composition and relief depth (typically 1-2mm) in entry docs
• Separate mounted vs unmounted plates, as carrier film may affect value declaration
• Test for DOT matrix patterns, which could shift classification if considered printing machinery parts