Machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of heading no. 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components

HS v2017 Code: 844230

About machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of heading no. 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components

hs code 844230 covers a critical segment of the printing industry, encompassing the machinery, apparatus, and equipment used in the preparation and production of printing components. This industry plays a vital role in the broader manufacturing and publishing sectors, enabling the efficient and high-quality production of printed materials, from books and magazines to packaging and promotional materials.

Production process

The machinery and equipment classified under hs code 844230 are used in a variety of printing-related processes, including plate-making, typesetting, and the assembly of printing components. These machines often employ advanced technologies, such as computer-controlled systems and digital imaging, to ensure precision, speed, and consistency in the production of printing plates, molds, and other essential elements.

Production inputs

The key inputs for this industry include raw materials such as metals, plastics, and electronic components, as well as specialized software and control systems. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled technicians and engineers to operate and maintain the complex machinery required for the production of printing components.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are the various printing components, such as 844240 Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442, 844250 (Printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components; blocks, plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished)) and 844391 Parts of printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442. These components are then utilized by the broader printing and publishing industries to produce a wide range of printed materials.

Revisions to 844230

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 844230. The most recent 1 version of this code (844230) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 844230 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of heading no. 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/84'>84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8442'>8442: Machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of headings 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components; plates, cylinders and other printing components; lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844230'>844230: Machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of heading no. 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844240'>844240: Machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of heading no. 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components; parts thereof</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844250'>844250: Plates, cylinders and other printing components; lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished)</a>"]

    

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