Bobst Rotogravure Printing Machine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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