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U.S. imports of letterpress printing machinery, non-reel-fed (excluding flexographic) (HS 844315) totaled $1.6M in June 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Letterpress Printing Machinery, Non-Reel-Fed (Excluding Flexographic) paid $10K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 0.7% on $1.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Letterpress Printing Machinery, Non-Reel-Fed (Excluding Flexographic) imports of $1.6M in June 2026 ran 381% above the year-to-date monthly average of $327K.
Sheet-fed and platen-style letterpress presses — excluding both reel-fed and flexographic variants — serve specialty commercial printing, fine-art printing, and short-run packaging applications where tactile impression and traditional typography remain valued. The United Kingdom and Netherlands lead supply under this heading, with Germany also a significant source, reflecting the continued European craftsmanship tradition in specialty press manufacturing. As with reel-fed letterpress, the flexographic exclusion is the key classification boundary: machines using flexible relief plates belong under 844316 regardless of whether they are sheet-fed or reel-fed.
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Yes, provided the machine functions as a letterpress printing press and is not reel-fed and not flexographic. Condition (new, used, antique) does not change the HTS classification. However, antique machinery may require a formal appraisal for customs valuation purposes, and CBP may scrutinize the declared value of vintage equipment. A licensed customs broker can advise on valuation methodology and any applicable antique-goods provisions.
The most useful documents are the manufacturer's technical specification sheet or operator manual clearly identifying the press as a letterpress (rigid type or plate) rather than a flexographic (flexible plate) machine. If the press is used or lacks original documentation, a written technical description from a qualified printing-industry engineer or the seller can support the classification. CBP may request this evidence if the printing method is not apparent from the commercial invoice description.
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Monthly import values over time
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8443150000 | LETTERPRESS PRINTING MACHINERY, EXCEPT REEL-FED | $1.6M | 0.66% | 99.78% | $10K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8443150000 | LETTERPRESS PRINTING MACHINERY, EXCEPT REEL-FED | $60K |
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
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITALY | $1.5M | -- | -$1.5M |
| MEXICO | -- | $52K | +$52K |
| NETHERLANDS | $37K | -- | -$37K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $25K | -- | -$25K |
| CANADA | -- | $8K | +$8K |
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $1.5M | -- | -$1.5M |
| California | $8K | $52K | +$45K |
| Virginia | $37K | -- | -$37K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALTIMORE, MD | $1.5M | -- | -$1.5M |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $49K | +$49K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $37K | -- | -$37K |