Photopolymer Flexo Printing Sleeve

Thin-walled photopolymer sleeve with printed relief image for air-mandrel flexographic printing systems. Prepared printing surface qualifies under HTS 8442.50.90.00 as 'other' cylinder/sleeve. Enables rapid job changes in narrow-web label production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 17.5%

If unimaged polymer sleeves

Blank plastic sleeves classify as other plastic articles.

8442.40.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If complete printing machinery heads

Assembled print heads with sleeves follow machinery classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure wall thickness (0.2-1.0mm) and repeat circumference

Document seamless vs seamed construction

Include mandrel compatibility specs

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