Flatbed Screen Printing Press for Textiles from Japan
Automated flatbed machine with squeegee systems and mesh screens for multi-color printing on cut fabric panels or garments. HTS 8443.19.20.00 applies due to its screen-based printing components specifically engineered for textile substrates.
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
• Include fabric tensioning system specifications to distinguish from paper screen printers
• Label machinery clearly as 'textile printing' to prevent Customs misclassification
• Prepare for potential additional duties if Chinese origin due to Section 301 tariffs