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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of parts for printing machinery & ancillary machines (SITC 72699) totaled $27.2M in April 2026, traded with 47 countries.
Importers of Parts for Printing Machinery & Ancillary Machines paid $2.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.2% on $26.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Parts for Printing Machinery & Ancillary Machines imports of $27.2M in April 2026 ran 23% above the year-to-date monthly average of $22.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCovering replacement components for offset, flexographic, gravure, digital, and screen-printing presses, as well as parts for ancillary equipment such as plate-making units and ink-delivery systems, this is the broadest and most actively traded segment within printing-machinery parts. Section 301 tariffs have affected imports of certain printing-machine components from China, making origin verification a routine compliance step for US print-industry procurement teams. The category's breadth means that precise HTS classification at the 10-digit level — distinguishing, for example, parts for sheet-fed offset presses from those for web-fed or digital systems — is essential for accurate duty calculation.
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CBP's principal-use rule applies: the part should be classified according to the machine for which it is primarily designed or marketed. If the part is genuinely interchangeable across machine types, the importer may need to seek a binding ruling from CBP to establish the correct classification before importation.
Section 301 tariffs on goods of Chinese origin are the most frequently encountered trade remedy for this category. Some parts may also be subject to antidumping or countervailing duty orders depending on the specific product and origin. Importers should conduct an HTS-level Section 301 exclusion search and verify current AD/CVD orders with CBP or a licensed broker before each shipment.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $6.6M | $1.3M | -$5.3M |
| ISRAEL | $5.3M | $542K | -$4.8M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $3.0M | $1.4M | -$1.6M |
| DENMARK | $3.9M | $69K | -$3.8M |
| CANADA | $433K | $3.1M | +$2.7M |
Monthly import values over time