Heidelberg Suprasetter Camera Module

Internal thermal or violet laser camera module for Heidelberg Suprasetter CTP systems, exposing digital images directly to printing plates for newspaper and packaging printing. Falls under HTS 9006.59.20.00 as a camera specifically for printing plate preparation, not general photography. Supports resolutions up to 10,000 dpi.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9013.90Lower: 14.5% vs 17.5%

If equipped for laser scanning in non-printing optical applications

Laser-based instruments for other measuring uses go to 9013 per chapter note 5 exclusion.

8486.20.00.00Higher: 25% vs 17.5%

If for thermal processing machines without distinct camera function

Chapter 90 excludes items essentially of heading 8486 (thermal processing machines).

9027.50.40Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If includes spectroscopic analysis for plate quality control

Instruments for chemical analysis (9027) take precedence if primary function is spectrometric.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use binding ruling requests for modular components to lock in 9006 classification vs. machinery parts

Document automation features (e.g

multi-beam imaging) but emphasize photographic exposure function

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