Ricoh Gestetner 185 Office Offset Printer from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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