U.S. exports of Sheet-Fed Office-Type Offset Printing Machinery (HS 844312) totaled $25K in August 2026, exported to 1 country.
Last updated: August 2026 dataOffice-type sheet-fed offset presses are defined by their compact sheet size — not exceeding 22 × 36 cm — distinguishing them from larger commercial sheet-fed equipment classified elsewhere. This size threshold is the critical classification boundary: a machine printing on sheets larger than 22 × 36 cm does not belong here regardless of its offset printing method. Germany is the primary supplier, with China a growing source. Importers should note that Chinese-origin units may carry Section 301 exposure, while the single 10-digit line (8443120000) means all qualifying machines enter under one statistical reporting code.
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The heading is limited to machines handling sheets not exceeding 22 × 36 cm. Any offset press capable of printing on sheets larger than those dimensions is classified under a different subheading — typically 844313 for sheet-fed offset machinery not elsewhere specified. Verifying the maximum sheet capacity in the manufacturer's specifications is essential before filing an entry.
If the machine is capable of connecting to an ADP machine or network and performs two or more functions (printing, copying, fax), it is more specifically described by heading 844331, which covers multifunction machines. A standalone offset press that only prints would remain under 844312 if it meets the sheet-size criterion. Classification should be based on the machine's primary design and capability as documented by the manufacturer.
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Subheading 10 of 13 in heading 8443
Subheading 844312 · $25K of $258.0M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8443120000 | Sheet-Fed, Office Type, Offset Printing Machinery | — | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8443120000 | Sheet-Fed, Office Type, Offset Printing Machinery | $25K |
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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$25KYoY · free account
Low of 7 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.2M of Sheet-Fed Office-Type Offset Printing Machinery and exported $5.3M.
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 7 of 12 months reported, exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Mexico together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.