Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; parts and accessories

HS v2017 Code: 844391

About printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; parts and accessories

hs code 844391 covers a critical segment of the printing industry, encompassing the machinery and equipment used for printing by means of plates, cylinders, and other printing components. This industry plays a vital role in the production of a wide range of printed materials, from newspapers and magazines to packaging and promotional materials, making it an essential part of the broader economy.

Production process

The production of printing machinery under hs code 844391 involves a range of advanced techniques and technologies. Key steps include the design and fabrication of the printing plates, cylinders, and other components, as well as the assembly and integration of these parts into complete printing systems. Precision engineering, advanced materials, and sophisticated control systems are all critical to the manufacturing process.

Production inputs

The production of printing machinery under hs code 844391 requires a variety of inputs, including specialized metals, plastics, and other materials for the fabrication of the printing components. High-precision machinery and tools are also essential, as is the expertise of skilled technicians and engineers. Additionally, the industry relies on the availability of 847989 Machinery for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, 847990 Parts of machinery for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, and other related equipment and components.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by hs code 844391 is the printing machinery itself, which is then used by 848410 Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; parts and accessories thereof, 848420 Machines for uses ancillary to printing, and other industries involved in the production of printed materials. The printing machinery produced under this code can be used for a wide range of applications, from commercial printing to specialized industrial processes.

Revisions to 844391

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 844391. The most recent 1 version of this code (844391) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 844391 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; parts and accessories

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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/v2017/8443'>8443: Printing machinery; used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 84.42; other printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, whether or not combined; parts and accessories thereof</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844391'>844391: Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; parts and accessories</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844311'>844311: Printing machinery; offset, reel-fed</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844312'>844312: Printing machinery; offset, sheet-fed, office type (sheet size not exceeding 22 x 36cm in the unfolded state)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844313'>844313: Printing machinery; offset, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844314'>844314: Printing machinery; letterpress, reel-fed, excluding flexographic printing</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844315'>844315: Printing machinery; letterpress, other than reel-fed, excluding flexographic printing</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844316'>844316: Printing machinery; flexographic</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844317'>844317: Printing machinery; gravure</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844319'>844319: Printing machinery; used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 84.42, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844331'>844331: Printing, copying, and facsimile machines; machines which perform two or more of the functions of printing, copying or facsimile transmission, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844332'>844332: Printing, copying, and facsimile machines; single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844339'>844339: Printing, copying, and facsimile machines; single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, not capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844399'>844399: Printing machinery; parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91</a>"]

    

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