Printing machinery; letterpress, reel-fed, excluding flexographic printing

HS v2022 Code: 844314

About printing machinery; letterpress, reel-fed, excluding flexographic printing

HS code 844314 covers a crucial segment of the printing industry, specifically the letterpress and reel-fed printing machinery, excluding flexographic printing. This specialized equipment plays a vital role in the production of a wide range of printed materials, from newspapers and magazines to packaging and commercial products. The importance of this industry lies in its ability to efficiently and cost-effectively produce high-quality printed content, which is essential for businesses and consumers alike in the modern information-driven economy.

Production process

The main production techniques used in the 844314 industry involve the use of letterpress and reel-fed printing machinery. Letterpress printing is a relief-based printing process where the image is raised above the surface of the printing plate, allowing for the transfer of ink onto the substrate. Reel-fed printing, on the other hand, utilizes continuous rolls of paper or other materials, enabling high-speed and high-volume printing. These techniques are often combined to create efficient and versatile printing solutions for a variety of applications.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the 844314 industry include the printing machinery itself, such as 844311 (Printing machinery; offset printing machinery, sheet-fed, office type (offset printers) of a sheet size not exceeding 22 x 36 cm) and 844312 Printing machinery; offset printing machinery, reel-fed. Additionally, the industry relies on a steady supply of raw materials, such as paper, ink, and other consumables. The skilled workforce, including operators, technicians, and engineers, is also a crucial input for the efficient and high-quality production of printed materials.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 844314 industry are printed materials, such as newspapers, magazines, books, and various commercial products. These printed outputs are then consumed by a wide range of industries, including 490110 Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, 490199 Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, other than in single sheets, and 482010 Cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard, among others. The versatility of the 844314 industry allows it to serve diverse sectors, contributing to the overall growth and development of the economy.

Revisions to 844314

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 844314. The most recent 1 version of this code (844314) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 844314.

Family tree for printing machinery; letterpress, reel-fed, excluding flexographic printing

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/84'>84: Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8443'>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/v2022/844314'>844314: Printing machinery; letterpress, reel-fed, excluding flexographic printing</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/844311'>844311: Printing machinery; offset, reel-fed</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/844312'>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/v2022/844313'>844313: Printing machinery; offset, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/844315'>844315: Printing machinery; letterpress, other than reel-fed, excluding flexographic printing</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/844316'>844316: Printing machinery; flexographic</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/844317'>844317: Printing machinery; gravure</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/844319'>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 --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/844331'>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 --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/844332'>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 --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/844339'>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 --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/844391'>844391: Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; parts and accessories</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/844399'>844399: Printing machinery; parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91</a>"]

    

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