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U.S. imports of reel-fed offset printing machinery (HS 844311) totaled $261K in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Reel-Fed Offset Printing Machinery paid $26K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $261K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Reel-Fed Offset Printing Machinery imports of $261K in April 2026 ran 91% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataReel-fed (web) offset presses are the backbone of high-volume commercial printing — newspapers, magazines, and catalogs — where continuous paper feed enables output speeds unattainable on sheet-fed equipment. The US schedule distinguishes double-width newspaper printing presses (8443111000) from other reel-fed offset machinery (8443115000), a split that matters for buyers sourcing purpose-built newspaper equipment versus general commercial web presses. France and Germany are the leading suppliers, reflecting the dominance of European press manufacturers such as those producing large-format web systems. Capital equipment of this scale typically requires detailed technical documentation and may be subject to Section 232 steel and aluminum tariff considerations on embedded components.
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Under this heading, 8443111000 specifically covers double-width newspaper printing presses — machines designed to print on a web wide enough to produce a broadsheet newspaper in a single pass. All other reel-fed offset machinery, including commercial web presses for magazines or catalogs, falls under 8443115000. The distinction turns on the press's designed width and intended substrate, so importers should have the manufacturer's technical specifications available at entry.
Beyond the standard commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading, importers of large capital printing equipment should prepare a detailed technical description or manufacturer's specification sheet to support classification. If the press contains controlled technology or is being imported under a capital-equipment duty deferral program, additional filings may apply. A licensed customs broker experienced in industrial machinery can help structure the entry correctly.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERLANDS | $203K | -- | -$203K |
| EL SALVADOR | -- | $72K | +$72K |
| BRAZIL | -- | $68K | +$68K |
| MEXICO | -- | $65K | +$65K |
| CANADA | $58K | -- | -$58K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8443115000 | REEL-FED OFFSET PRINTING MACHINERY, NESOI | $261K | 10.00% | $26K |
| 8443111000 | REEL-FED OFFSET PRNTNG,DOUBLE-W NEWSP PRNTNG PRESS | $0 | -- | -- |
REEL-FED OFFSET PRINTING MACHINERY, NESOI
REEL-FED OFFSET PRNTNG,DOUBLE-W NEWSP PRNTNG PRESS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8443110000 | REEL-FED OFFSET PRINTING MACHINERY | $315K |
REEL-FED OFFSET 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $203K | -- | -$203K |
| California | -- | $83K | +$83K |
| North Carolina | -- | $72K | +$72K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO, IL | $119K | -- | -$119K |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | -- | $108K | +$108K |
| PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, PA | $84K | -- | -$84K |