Printing machinery; parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91

HS v2017 Code: 844399

About printing machinery; parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91

hs code 844399 covers a diverse range of printing machinery and related accessories that are not classified elsewhere. This industry plays a vital role in the broader manufacturing and publishing sectors, enabling the production of a wide array of printed materials, from books and magazines to packaging and labels. The machinery and equipment classified under this code are essential for meeting the growing global demand for high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective printing solutions.

Production process

The production techniques used in the printing machinery industry encompass a range of advanced technologies, including digital printing, offset printing, and flexographic printing. These methods involve the transfer of ink or toner onto various substrates, such as paper, plastic, or metal, to create the desired printed output. The specific techniques employed often depend on the intended use of the final product, the required print quality, and the volume of production.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the printing machinery industry include raw materials such as metals, plastics, and electronic components used in the manufacture of the machinery and equipment. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized software, control systems, and precision engineering to design and produce the printing equipment. Skilled labor, including engineers, technicians, and operators, is also a critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the printing machinery industry are the various types of printing presses, digital printers, and related accessories that are used in the production of printed materials. These outputs are then consumed by a wide range of industries, including 481100 Publishing of books, periodicals and other publishing activities, 171200 Manufacture of paper and paperboard articles, and 222200 Manufacture of plastics products, among others, which use the printing machinery to produce their final products.

Revisions to 844399

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 844399. The most recent 1 version of this code (844399) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 844399 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for printing machinery; parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91

    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/v2017/8443'>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/v2017/844399'>844399: Printing machinery; parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91</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/v2017/844391'>844391: Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; parts and accessories</a>"]

    

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