3M Precision Halftone Engraving Screen from China
Industrial-grade mounted halftone screen for photomechanical engraving processes, featuring vacuum-backed glass substrate for distortion-free imaging. Falls under HTS 9002.90.70.00 as specialized mounted optical element for photographic halftone applications in plate making. Delivers consistent 200 lpi resolution for magazine quality printing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Provide resolution test charts demonstrating halftone functionality for CBP optical classification verification
• Declare as 'optical elements' not 'printing accessories' to avoid higher machinery part duties
• Maintain calibration certificates showing ongoing suitability for engraving processes