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Textile Printing Machine Platen from Japan

A heated, perforated aluminum platen that supports fabric during flatbed screen printing, providing vacuum hold-down and even heat curing. Designed exclusively for textile printers under heading 8442, it prevents shifting for registration accuracy. Teflon-coated for easy dye cleanup.

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 vacuum specs and heating element ratings to prove printing function

• Declare non-stick coatings separately if they alter value significantly

• Calibrate temperature uniformity pre-shipment to avoid performance disputes