HS Code Subheading

Printing machinery; gravure

8443.17 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 844317

Gravure printing machinery is renowned for its exceptional print quality, especially for long production runs and high-volume applications such as magazines, catalogs, flexible packaging, and decorative laminates. These machines employ engraved cylinders, allowing for precise ink transfer and superior tonal reproduction, making them ideal for photographic images and intricate designs. Importers are typically large-scale publishers, packaging converters, and manufacturers of decorative materials who demand consistent, high-fidelity printing over extended periods. Exporters are specialized industrial printing press manufacturers, often at the forefront of precision engineering. Key characteristics include high speed, consistent quality, and the durability of engraved cylinders, which contribute to its cost-effectiveness for very long print jobs.

Products Under This Code

Rotogravure presses, packaging gravure machines, publication gravure presses, decorative gravure printers, electronic gravure presses, wide web gravure presses, cylinder gravure presses

Real World Examples

Bobst Rotomec, Cerutti R98X, Koenig & Bauer (KBA) Rotajet, Daetwyler Gravure, Schiavi Gravure

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with 844311 (reel-fed offset) due to high-volume, web-fed nature, but the printing process (engraved cylinders vs. offset plates) is fundamentally different.

Products Classified Under 8443.17

Gravure printing machineRotogravure press

Related Codes

8443.11 Printing machinery; offset, reel-fed 8443.12 Printing machinery; offset, sheet-fed, office type (sheet size not exceeding 22 x 36cm in the unfolded state) 8443.13 Printing machinery; offset, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1 8443.14 Printing machinery; letterpress, reel-fed, excluding flexographic printing 8443.15 Printing machinery; letterpress, other than reel-fed, excluding flexographic printing 8443.16 Printing machinery; flexographic 8443.19 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 8443.31 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 8443.32 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 8443.39 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

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

Germany, Italy, and Japan are prominent exporters of gravure technology, with significant imports by large printing and packaging industries globally.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 844317?

HS code 844317 covers: Printing machinery; gravure. Gravure printing machinery is renowned for its exceptional print quality, especially for long production runs and high-volume applications such as magazines, catalogs, flexible packaging, and decorative laminates. These machines employ engraved cylinders, allowing for precise ink transfer and superior tonal reproduction, making them ideal for photographic images and intricate designs. Importers are typically large-scale publishers, packaging converters, and manufacturers of decorative materials who demand consistent, high-fidelity printing over extended periods. Exporters are specialized industrial printing press manufacturers, often at the forefront of precision engineering. Key characteristics include high speed, consistent quality, and the durability of engraved cylinders, which contribute to its cost-effectiveness for very long print jobs.

What products fall under HS code 844317?

Rotogravure presses, packaging gravure machines, publication gravure presses, decorative gravure printers, electronic gravure presses, wide web gravure presses, cylinder gravure presses

What are common misclassifications for HS code 844317?

Can be confused with 844311 (reel-fed offset) due to high-volume, web-fed nature, but the printing process (engraved cylinders vs. offset plates) is fundamentally different.

How is HS code 844317 structured?

HS code 844317 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (43) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (17) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.