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U.S. imports of gravure printing machinery (HS 844317) totaled $20.9M in June 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Gravure Printing Machinery paid $1.3M in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 6.3% on $20.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Gravure Printing Machinery imports of $20.9M in June 2026 ran 435% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.9M.
Last updated: June 2026 dataGravure (intaglio) printing presses transfer ink from engraved cylinder cells to the substrate, producing the consistent, high-quality ink density that makes gravure the preferred process for long-run flexible packaging, decorative laminates, and publication printing. Canada leads supply under this heading, followed by China and Germany. Gravure cylinders are precision-engineered consumables that are typically imported separately under heading 844250, so importers managing a gravure press installation often have parallel classification obligations across both headings. The single 10-digit line (8443170000) covers all gravure printing machinery regardless of web width or substrate type.
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Gravure cylinders prepared for printing are classified under heading 844250 (specifically 8442509000 for prepared cylinders), not under the press heading 844317. When a press is imported with a set of cylinders, CBP generally expects the cylinders to be separately identified and valued on the commercial invoice so each component can be classified correctly. Bundling cylinders into the press price without itemization can create classification and valuation issues at entry.
Gravure presses are used on a wide range of substrates — plastic films, aluminum foil, paper, and paperboard — particularly in flexible packaging and decorative printing. The substrate type does not affect the classification of the press itself; all gravure printing machinery classifies under 8443170000 regardless of the intended substrate. Substrate type may, however, influence the technical specifications buyers should verify when sourcing equipment.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTRIA | $20.9M | -- | -$20.9M |
| NIGERIA | -- | $3.0M | +$3.0M |
| THAILAND | -- | $1.5M | +$1.5M |
| BRAZIL | -- | $79K | +$79K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $4K | -- | -$4K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8443170000 | GRAVURE PRINTING MACHINERY | $20.9M | 6.25% | 100.00% | $1.3M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8443170000 | GRAVURE PRINTING MACHINERY | $4.5M |
DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
HS 847330
PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG
HS 847130
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I
HS 847170
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847180
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $20.9M | -- | -$20.9M |
| Colorado | -- | $3.0M | +$3.0M |
| Massachusetts | -- | $1.5M | +$1.5M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | $20.9M | $3.0M | -$17.9M |
| LOGAN AIRPORT, MA | -- | $1.5M | +$1.5M |
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | $4K | $79K | +$76K |