Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75 Offset Press from Japan
A high-speed sheet-fed offset printing press capable of printing on paper, board, and plastic substrates up to 75 cm wide. It uses offset lithographic principles with printing plates and cylinders from heading 8442 to transfer ink via an intermediary blanket cylinder. Classified under 8443.13.00.00 as other offset printing machinery distinct from newspaper or book-specific presses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify CE marking and compliance with EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC for safety standards
• Include detailed technical specs, including printing speed and substrate compatibility, in commercial invoices
• Obtain end-user certificates to avoid misclassification as parts under 8443.91 if imported unassembled