Ricoh Gestetner 185 Office Offset Printer from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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