Plates, cylinders and other printing components; lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished)

HS v2017 Code: 844250

About plates, cylinders and other printing components; lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished)

hs code 844250 covers a critical component of the printing industry - the plates, cylinders, and other printing components used in various printing processes. These items are essential for the production of printed materials, from newspapers and magazines to packaging and promotional materials. The demand for high-quality, efficient printing solutions drives the importance of this industry, which plays a vital role in the broader economy by enabling the dissemination of information and the creation of marketing and advertising materials.

Production process

The production of the items covered under hs code 844250 typically involves a range of techniques, including planing, graining, and polishing. Lithographic stones, for example, are carefully prepared to ensure a smooth, even surface that can effectively transfer ink to the printing substrate. Printing plates and cylinders may be produced using a variety of materials, such as metal or polymer, and are often coated or treated to enhance their durability and printing performance.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of items under hs code 844250 include raw materials such as metals, polymers, and lithographic stones, as well as specialized machinery and equipment for the various production processes. Additionally, skilled labor and technical expertise are essential for the manufacture of these high-precision printing components.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by hs code 844250 are the printing plates, cylinders, and other components that are used in a wide range of printing applications. These outputs are often consumed by industries such as 4801 Newsprint, in rolls or sheets, 4802 (Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non-perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size), and 4901 Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets, among others.

Revisions to 844250

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 844250. The most recent 1 version of this code (844250) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 844250 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for plates, cylinders and other printing components; lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished)

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    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/v2017/844250'>844250: Plates, cylinders and other printing components; lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished)</a>"]

    B --> D["<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 --> E["<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>"]

    

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