Comexi F2 Flexographic CI Press
The Comexi F2 is a central impression flexographic printing press ideal for flexible packaging on plastic films and laminates, featuring a central cylinder for precise color registration across 10 color decks. Classified under HTS 8443.16.00.00 for its use of flexographic plates and cylinders from heading 8442. It excels in high-volume production of food packaging pouches.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If equipped with gravure printing cylinders instead of flexo plates
Gravure printing machinery uses engraved cylinders, classifying separately from flexographic under 8443.17.
If primarily a used or rebuilt machine rather than new flexographic press
Used machinery may fall under different provisions in 8441 for machines for making up paper pulp or similar.
If integrated with full converting line (slitting, winding) as primary function
Machinery for working rubber/plastics with printing as secondary may classify in Chapter 84 converting equipment.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain CE marking or equivalent safety certifications for European-sourced presses to meet OSHA import standards
• Document substrate compatibility (e.g
• PE, PP films) to support flexographic classification versus other printing types
• Check for anti-dumping duties if sourced from certain Asian manufacturers previously investigated for printing machinery
Related Products under HTS 8443.16.00.00
Gidue M8 Flexographic Printing Machine
Gidue M8 offers 8-color flexographic printing for premium labels with inline digital but flexo-primary. HTS 8443.16.00.00 for plate-based flexo mechanism.
Edale BV Flexographic Label Press
Edale BV is a high-spec flexographic press for self-adhesive labels with UV flexo printing stations using photopolymer plates. HTS 8443.16.00.00 applies for its cylinder/plate flexo system.
Mark Andy P7 Flexographic Printing Press
The Mark Andy P7 is a high-speed flexographic printing press designed for narrow-web label and packaging printing, using flexible photopolymer plates mounted on cylinders to transfer ink onto substrates like film or paper. It falls under HTS 8443.16.00.00 as flexographic printing machinery specifically employing printing components of heading 8442, such as anilox rolls and impression cylinders. This 8-color press is widely used for producing flexible packaging and labels.
Nilpeter FA-Line Flexographic Press
Nilpeter's FA-Line is a servo-driven flexographic printing press for premium label production, supporting UV inks and inline finishing with plates on print cylinders. It qualifies for HTS 8443.16.00.00 as flexo machinery using heading 8442 components. Commonly used for pharmaceutical and beverage labels.
KBA-Flexotron 1750 Flexographic Press
The KBA-Flexotron 1750 is a wide-web flexographic press for corrugated board and folding carton printing, utilizing photopolymer plates on print cylinders for high-quality graphics. Falls under HTS 8443.16.00.00 due to its flexographic mechanism with 8442 components. Suited for consumer goods packaging.
OMET X-Jet Flexographic Label Press
OMET X-Jet is a hybrid flexographic/digital press but primarily flexo with plate-based printing stations for high-speed label runs. Classified in HTS 8443.16.00.00 for dominant flexographic cylinder/plate system per 8442. Ideal for multi-substrate label production.