Sheetfed Offset Printing Blanket from China
Multi-layer rubber blanket cylinder covering for offset sheetfed presses, prepared with compressible fabric layers. While sometimes debated, prepared printing surfaces fall under HTS 8442.50.90.00 as 'other' components. Provides offset transfer from plate to paper.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Distinguish blanket from rubber sheet via compressibility specs
• Declare layer construction (fabric/rubber counts)
• Avoid general rubber classification by proving printing specificity