Ricoh Gestetner 185 Office Offset Printer from China
Compact sheet-fed offset printing machine designed for office environments, handling paper sheets up to 22 cm x 36 cm. It uses aluminum printing plates and offset lithographic process for high-quality reproduction of text and images. Classified under HTS 8443.12.00.00 due to its office-type design and sheet size limitations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify sheet size compliance (max 22cm x 36cm unfolded) with technical specs to avoid reclassification to larger format machinery
• Include detailed machine blueprints and plate system documentation for CBP review to confirm offset printing mechanism
• Ensure CE marking or equivalent for electrical safety, as office machines face strict import standards