Bobst Rotogravure Printing Machine from China
Bobst's high-precision rotogravure press for printing on flexible substrates such as BOPP films and laminates, ideal for food packaging. It employs intaglio printing with etched chrome-plated cylinders for superior ink transfer. Falls under HTS 8443.17.00.00 due to its gravure cylinder-based printing mechanism.
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
• Provide evidence of gravure-specific features like cylinder drying systems to distinguish from offset printers
• Calculate duties based on CIF value including installation costs; retain engineering invoices