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

HS v2022 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 crucial segment of the printing industry, encompassing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders, and other printing components. This specialized equipment plays a vital role in the production of a wide range of printed materials, from newspapers and magazines to packaging and promotional items. As a key component of the broader printing and publishing sector, the industry described by this code contributes significantly to the global economy, facilitating the dissemination of information and the creation of visually compelling content.

Production process

The printing machinery classified under HS code 844391 utilizes a variety of production techniques, depending on the specific application and the desired output. Common methods include offset printing, where the image is transferred from a plate to a rubber-covered cylinder and then to the printing surface; flexographic printing, which uses a flexible relief plate to apply ink to the substrate; and gravure printing, which involves engraved cylinders that transfer ink directly to the material being printed.

Production inputs

The production of printing machinery under HS code 844391 requires a range of inputs, including metal components for the machinery's structure, electronic and mechanical parts for the control systems, and specialized inks and coatings. Additionally, the industry relies on advanced software and digital technologies to design, operate, and maintain the printing equipment. The availability of skilled technicians and engineers is also a critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The printing machinery classified under HS code 844391 is used to produce a wide variety of printed materials, including newspapers, magazines, books, packaging, labels, and various types of commercial and industrial printing. The output of this industry is often consumed by other industries, such as 470100 Newsprint, in rolls or sheets, 490110 Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, in single sheets, whether or not folded, and 482110 Paper and paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed, among others.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 844391.

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/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/v2022/844391'>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/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/v2022/844314'>844314: Printing machinery; letterpress, reel-fed, excluding flexographic printing</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/844315'>844315: Printing machinery; letterpress, other than reel-fed, excluding flexographic printing</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/844316'>844316: Printing machinery; flexographic</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/844317'>844317: Printing machinery; gravure</a>"]
B --> K["<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 --> L["<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 --> M["<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 --> N["<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 --> 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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