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

HS v2022 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 range of printing components and materials that are essential for the production of printed media. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader printing and publishing sector, which is a significant contributor to the global economy. The products classified under this code are used in various printing processes, from traditional offset printing to modern digital printing technologies.

Production process

The main production techniques for the items covered by HS code 844250 involve the preparation and finishing of printing plates, cylinders, and lithographic stones. This typically includes processes such as planing, graining, and polishing to ensure the surfaces are suitable for printing. Specialized machinery and equipment are used to create these printing components, which must meet strict quality standards to ensure consistent and high-quality printing results.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the production of the items under HS code 844250 include various metals, such as aluminum or steel, for the printing plates and cylinders. Lithographic stones, which are a natural material, are also a significant input. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment, as well as skilled labor, to manufacture these printing components.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the industry covered by HS code 844250 are the printing plates, cylinders, and lithographic stones that are used in a wide range of printing applications. These components are consumed by the 844240 Printing machinery; including ink-jet printing machines, other than those of heading 8443; machines for uses ancillary to printing and 4901 Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets industries, 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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 844250.

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/v2022/84'>84: Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8442'>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/v2022/844250'>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/v2022/844230'>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/v2022/844240'>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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