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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of gravure printing machinery (SITC 72665) totaled $12K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Gravure Printing Machinery imports of $12K in April 2026 ran 98% below the year-to-date monthly average of $601K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGravure (intaglio) presses transfer ink from engraved or etched recessed cells on a cylinder directly to the substrate, producing exceptionally consistent color density across long runs — which is why gravure remains the preferred process for high-volume publication printing, decorative laminates, flexible packaging, and security printing (banknotes, stamps). The capital cost of gravure cylinder preparation is high, making the process economical only at very large print volumes, and this shapes the import market toward large, specialized web presses. Rotogravure equipment is predominantly manufactured in Germany, Italy, and Japan.
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The press itself — the mechanical system that drives, inks, and impressions the cylinder against the substrate — is classified as gravure printing machinery (72665). The engraved or etched cylinders that carry the image are classified separately as printing components (72635). Importers who purchase a press with cylinders included in the transaction value should ensure each element is correctly identified on the commercial invoice to avoid misclassification of either item.
Intaglio presses used for security printing operate on the same recessed-cell principle as commercial rotogravure and are generally classified here. However, some security printing systems incorporate multiple processes (letterpress, offset, and intaglio) in a single machine; in those cases, the principal-function rule applies, and a CBP binding ruling may be warranted given the specialized nature and high value of such equipment.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAIWAN | -- | $401K | +$401K |
| MEXICO | -- | $14K | +$14K |
| INDIA | $7K | -- | -$7K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $5K | -- | -$5K |
| PHILIPPINES | -- | -- | -- |
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