Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 52 Letterpress Printer
A sheet-fed letterpress printing press designed for high-quality offset printing on paper sheets up to 52x36 cm, using raised printing plates to transfer ink directly to the substrate. It falls under HTS 8443.15.00.00 as letterpress machinery that is not reel-fed and excludes flexographic processes, focusing on platen or cylinder-based letterpress for commercial printing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily offset lithographic with dampening system
Offset printing uses planographic plates rather than raised letterpress plates, changing the printing method classification.
If imported as a multi-function industrial assembler including printing
Machines with multiple purposes beyond dedicated printing fall under other machines not elsewhere specified.
If flexographic printing elements are present
Flexographic uses flexible relief plates and is explicitly excluded from 8443.15.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify machine specifications confirm sheet-fed operation and letterpress mechanism to avoid misclassification under flexographic or reel-fed codes
• Include detailed technical manuals and CE marking documentation for customs valuation and safety compliance
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A compact platen-style letterpress used for short-run printing and die-cutting of labels, business cards, and invitations on individual sheets. Classified under HTS 8443.15.00.00 for its non-reel-fed letterpress operation using raised type or plates, ideal for small print shops.
Bobst SP 102-E Letterpress Printing Press
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Heidelberg Platen Press 74
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Ryobi 524 H Letterpress Printer
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KBA Rapida 75 Letterpress
Perfector sheet-fed letterpress for high-volume packaging and labels with perfecting capability (print both sides). Under HTS 8443.15.00.00 for letterpress, sheet-fed operation excluding reel and flexo.