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Mark Andy P7 Flexographic Printing Press from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

27.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify compliance with EPA regulations on volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions for ink systems in flexographic presses

Include detailed technical specifications and operator manuals to confirm classification as complete flexographic machinery under 8443.16

Avoid misclassification as parts by ensuring the press is imported fully assembled or with clear assembly instructions for end-use