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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of reel-fed offset printing machinery (SITC 72651) 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 dataWeb-fed (reel-fed) offset presses are the workhorses of high-volume publication and commercial printing — newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and direct mail — where continuous paper feed enables press speeds unattainable on sheet-fed equipment. These large-format, capital-intensive machines are typically sourced from a small number of specialized manufacturers, making the import market relatively concentrated by supplier country. Buyers should confirm whether a used or rebuilt press qualifies for the same tariff treatment as new equipment, as condition and prior use can affect classification and valuation.
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Used and rebuilt presses are generally classifiable under the same heading as new equipment, but customs value is determined by the transaction value or an alternative valuation method reflecting the machine's actual condition. Importers of used presses should also be prepared to document the machine's age, prior use, and any refurbishment to support both valuation and admissibility, particularly if the press contains components subject to separate classification.
The defining characteristic is the paper-feed mechanism: reel-fed (web) presses draw paper continuously from a roll, while sheet-fed presses process individual cut sheets. This functional distinction is the primary classification criterion — press width, color units, and inline finishing capabilities are secondary descriptors that do not change the heading.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERLANDS | $203K | -- | -$203K |
| EL SALVADOR | -- | $72K | +$72K |
| BRAZIL | -- | $68K | +$68K |
| MEXICO | -- | $65K | +$65K |
| CANADA | $58K | -- | -$58K |
Monthly import values over time