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U.S. imports of parts & accessories of plate, cylinder & component printing machinery (HS 844391) totaled $27.2M in April 2026, traded with 47 countries.
Importers of Parts & Accessories of Plate, Cylinder & Component Printing Machinery paid $2.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.2% on $26.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Parts & Accessories of Plate, Cylinder & Component Printing Machinery imports of $27.2M in April 2026 ran 23% above the year-to-date monthly average of $22.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPrecision-engineered components for commercial printing presses — machines that print by means of plates, cylinders, and related components classified under heading 8442 — are the focus here. Germany leads US import supply, reflecting that country's deep concentration in high-end press manufacturing, with Israel and Switzerland also prominent sources. The three US tariff lines (8443911000, 8443912000, 8443913000) separate ancillary-use machines, textile printing machinery parts, and general printing machinery parts, so correct classification requires identifying both the part's function and the parent press type.
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The distinction turns on the parent machine: 844391 covers parts and accessories for printing machinery that operates by means of plates, cylinders, or other printing components (heading 8442 machines), while 844399 covers parts for printers, copiers, and fax machines. Importers should document the specific press model and printing method the part is designed for to support the correct classification.
Yes. The US schedule provides a dedicated line (8443912000) for parts of textile printing machinery, distinct from general printing machine parts (8443913000) and ancillary-use machines (8443911000). If a component serves both textile and non-textile presses, classification follows the principal use or the specific machine it is designed to fit.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $6.6M | $1.3M | -$5.3M |
| ISRAEL | $5.3M | $542K | -$4.8M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $3.0M | $1.4M | -$1.6M |
| DENMARK | $3.9M | $69K | -$3.8M |
| CANADA | $433K | $3.1M | +$2.7M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8443913000 | PARTS OF PRINTING MACH AND MACH FOR ANCILLARY USE | $23.4M | 9.01% | $2.0M |
| 8443911000 | MACHINES FOR USES ANCILLARY TO PRINTING | $3.6M | 10.07% | $355K |
| 8443912000 | PARTS OF TEXTILE PRINTING MACHINERY | $121K | 11.04% | $13K |
PARTS OF PRINTING MACH AND MACH FOR ANCILLARY USE
MACHINES FOR USES ANCILLARY TO PRINTING
PARTS OF TEXTILE PRINTING MACHINERY
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8443913000 | PARTS OF PRINTING MACH AND MACH FOR ANCILLARY USE | $15.1M |
| 8443911000 | MACHINES FOR USES ANCILLARY TO PRINTING | $2.1M |
| 8443912000 | PARTS OF TEXTILE PRINTING MACHINERY | $390K |
PARTS OF PRINTING MACH AND MACH FOR ANCILLARY USE
58.5K no
MACHINES FOR USES ANCILLARY TO PRINTING
18.9K no
PARTS OF TEXTILE PRINTING MACHINERY
5.3K no
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $4.1M | $204K | -$3.9M |
| New Jersey | $3.6M | $446K | -$3.1M |
| Illinois | $1.6M | $1.5M | -$160K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $8.0M | -- | -$8.0M |
| CHICAGO, IL | $4.1M | $2.1M | -$2.1M |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $1.4M | $2.3M | +$864K |