Kodak Kodalith Halftone Screen from Japan
A precision photographic halftone screen made from high-resolution glass with fine line rulings, designed specifically for contact printing in engraving processes to create dot patterns for printing plates. It falls under HTS 9001.90.80.00 as a specialized optical element used in photographic halftone reproduction for graphic arts. The screen's ruled patterns enable the modulation of light to produce halftone images essential for offset lithography.
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Import Tips
• Verify screen ruling density (e.g
• 65-150 lines/inch) and material composition in documentation to confirm classification under optical elements for photographic processes
• Include technical specs showing use in engraving or halftone photography; avoid general 'screen' labeling to prevent misclassification as printing accessories