U.S. imports of Offset Printing Machinery (Other) (HS 844313) totaled $17.3M in August 2026, imported from 15 countries.
Importers of Offset Printing Machinery (Other) paid $1.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.40% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSheet-fed offset presses larger than the office-type size limit — the workhorse of commercial print shops, packaging converters, and label producers — are captured in this residual offset category. Germany and Japan are the leading suppliers, with both countries home to globally recognized press manufacturers whose equipment sets industry benchmarks for color registration and throughput. Chinese-origin presses under this heading are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a cost factor that has prompted some buyers to evaluate European or Japanese alternatives. The single 10-digit line (8443130000) means classification is straightforward once the machine is confirmed as offset and sheet-fed at a size exceeding the office-type threshold.
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Heading 844312 is limited to sheet-fed offset machines handling sheets no larger than 22 × 36 cm. Any sheet-fed offset press capable of printing on larger sheets — including standard commercial B2, B1, or larger format presses — falls under 844313. The sheet-size specification in the manufacturer's documentation is the determining factor.
Yes — the HTS classification is based on the article's description and function, not its condition. A used or refurbished sheet-fed offset press meeting the heading's criteria is classified under 8443130000 regardless of age. However, used industrial machinery may require additional documentation, and some ports apply heightened scrutiny to used equipment for valuation purposes. Consulting a licensed customs broker before importing used presses is advisable.
Subheading 5 of 13 in heading 8443
Subheading 844313 · $17.3M of $851.3M
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Imports
$17.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$5.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $159.9M of Offset Printing Machinery (Other) and exported $88.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8443130000 | Offset Printing Machinery, NESOI | $17.3M | 7.40% | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8443130000 | Offset Printing Machinery, NESOI | $5.0M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and Japan together supply 91% of it. Japan pays 12.3% duty; Netherlands 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 7.40% of imports for consumption.