Graphic Arts Halftone Ruling Screen 65 LPI
Coarse 65 LPI halftone ruling screen for newspaper engraving processes, featuring durable glass with etched lines for photographic exposure of printing plates. Under HTS 9001.90.80.00 as a specialized unmounted optical element for halftone reproduction in low-resolution photoengraving. Ideal for magazine and newsprint halftone separations.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mounted in lens assembly
Mounted optical elements shift to Chapter 90 mounted lens/prism headings; unmounted screens stay in 9001.
If glass articles for technical use
General technical glassware in Chapter 70 lacks specific halftone design for photographic processes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document low LPI suitability for coarse engraving to differentiate from fine art screens potentially under other optical headings
• Use protective packaging; customs inspections can damage delicate rulings—include fragility notices
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