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U.S. imports of reel-fed letterpress printing machinery (excluding flexographic) (HS 844314) totaled $34K in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Reel-Fed Letterpress Printing Machinery (Excluding Flexographic) imports of $34K in April 2026 ran 153% above the year-to-date monthly average of $13K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataReel-fed letterpress presses — continuous-web machines that print via raised-type or relief surfaces, explicitly excluding flexographic technology — occupy a narrow but distinct classification space within the printing machinery chapter. China is the leading supplier under this heading, followed by Spain and the United Kingdom. The exclusion of flexographic printing is the critical boundary: a reel-fed press using flexible photopolymer or rubber relief plates transfers to heading 844316. Importers should have the press manufacturer's technical description confirming the printing method, as the letterpress-versus-flexo distinction is not always obvious from commercial trade names alone.
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Both letterpress and flexographic presses use raised-surface relief printing, but flexographic presses specifically use flexible plates (typically photopolymer or rubber) mounted on a cylinder, and they are classified under 844316. Traditional letterpress presses use rigid type, blocks, or plates. If a reel-fed press uses flexible relief plates, it is flexographic and does not belong under 844314. The manufacturer's specification sheet identifying the plate type and printing method is the most reliable classification evidence.
Traditional letterpress has largely been displaced by offset and digital printing in high-volume commercial applications, but reel-fed letterpress equipment remains in use for specialty label printing, security printing, and certain packaging applications. Import volumes under this heading tend to be lower and more sporadic than for offset or flexographic machinery, which can affect lead times for spare parts and service support — a supply-chain consideration worth factoring into procurement decisions.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8443140000 | REEL-FED LETTERPRESS PRINTING MACHINERY | $34K | 12.20% | $4K |
REEL-FED LETTERPRESS PRINTING MACHINERY
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8443140000 | REEL-FED LETTERPRESS PRINTING MACHINERY | $8K |
REEL-FED LETTERPRESS PRINTING MACHINERY
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $34K | -- | -$34K |
| Illinois | -- | $8K | +$8K |
| Texas | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CINCINNATI-LAWRENCEBURG, OH | $34K | -- | -$34K |
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $8K | +$8K |
| HOUSTON, TX | -- | -- | -- |