Ryobi 5240 Reel-Fed Letterpress Press from Japan
A compact reel-fed letterpress designed for offset-letterpress hybrid printing on web rolls, commonly used for newspaper inserts and brochures. Classified under HTS 8443.14.00.00 for its reel-fed operation and use of letterpress plates from heading 8442, excluding flexo processes.
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
• Provide evidence of non-flexographic plates and reel-feed system through blueprints to ensure correct duty application
• Label machinery components clearly for disassembly during shipping to comply with import packaging regulations
• Anticipate additional fees for machinery over 2.2kW; declare power ratings accurately on entry documents