Komori Lithrone G26 Reel-Fed Letterpress from China
High-end reel-fed letterpress for label and flexible packaging production, employing polymer or metal relief plates on continuous paper feeds. Falls under HTS 8443.14.00.00 for non-flexo reel-fed letterpress printing machinery referencing 8442 components.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.7%
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
• Include operator manuals confirming letterpress (relief) plate use to avoid reclassification as offset or flexo
• Budget for bond requirements on high-value machinery imports exceeding $10,000
• Verify no asbestos or hazardous materials in inks/plates per EPA import rules