Lithographic Plate Clamps from Japan
Metal clamps designed to securely hold printing plates on the plate cylinder of offset lithographic presses. Critical accessory for plate-based printing systems in heading 8442. Included in 8443.91.30 as other parts and accessories.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include press model compatibility documentation linking to specific 8442 machines
• Avoid generic 'metal clamp' descriptions; specify lithographic plate function