Kao Collins Gravure Printing Press

High-speed gravure printing press designed for rotogravure printing on flexible packaging materials like films and foils using engraved copper cylinders. It features multiple printing stations for multi-color printing and is commonly used in the packaging industry. Classified under 8443.17.00.00 as gravure printing machinery utilizing cylinders from heading 8442.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.2%+35.0%37.2%
🇲🇽Mexico2.2%+10.0%12.2%
🇨🇦Canada2.2%+10.0%12.2%
🇩🇪Germany2.2%+10.0%12.2%
🇯🇵Japan2.2%+10.0%12.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8443.19Lower: 10% vs 37.2%

If equipped for flexographic printing instead

Flexographic printing uses flexible plates rather than engraved cylinders, falling under 'other printing machinery'.

8479.89.65.00Lower: 20.3% vs 37.2%

If imported as parts or accessories only

Separate printing cylinders or components are classified in 8479 as parts, not complete machinery.

8443Same rate: 37.2%

If designed for publication printing rather than packaging

Machinery primarily for newspapers or books using gravure may shift to other offset or ancillary printing categories.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify machinery specifications match gravure cylinder printing to avoid reclassification under flexographic presses (8443.19)

Include detailed technical manuals and cylinder compatibility certification in documentation for customs valuation

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