U.S. exports of Reel-Fed Offset Printing Machinery (HS 844311) totaled $361K in August 2026, exported to 6 countries.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 9 of 13 in heading 8443
Subheading 844311 · $361K of $258.0M
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $18.7M of Reel-Fed Offset Printing Machinery and exported $7.8M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8443111000 | Reel-Fed Offset Prntng, Double-W Newsp Prntng Press | — | -- | -- |
| 8443115000 | Reel-Fed Offset Printing Machinery, NESOI | — | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8443110000 | Reel-Fed Offset Printing Machinery | $361K |
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.
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