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📦 Flexographic printing machinery, having continuous roll feed, designed for printing on paperboard (whether or not such paperboard is coated), with a printing speed less than 184 m/minute, and a print width of 101 cm or more but less than 280 cm (provided for in subheading 8443.16.00).
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United States to China Trade Analysis for Flexographic printing machinery, having continuous roll feed, designed for printing on paperboard (whether or not such paperboard is coated), with a printing speed less than 184 m/minute, and a print width of 101 cm or more but less than 280 cm (provided for in subheading 8443.16.00).

Detailed tariff information for Flexographic printing machinery, having continuous roll feed, designed for printing on paperboard (whether or not such paperboard is coated), with a printing speed less than 184 m/minute, and a print width of 101 cm or more but less than 280 cm (provided for in subheading 8443.16.00). imports

Flexographic printing machinery, having continuous roll feed, designed for printing on paperboard (whether or not such paperboard is coated), with a printing speed less than 184 m/minute, and a print width of 101 cm or more but less than 280 cm (provided for in subheading 8443.16.00). Tariff Rate

HS Code:

7.5%
Effective January 1, 2023
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Trade Volume

Value
Approximately $50 million USD
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with slight decline due to ongoing trade tensions and domestic production growth in China.

Special Rates

MFN (Most Favored Nation)
0%
Applicable to imports from WTO member countries, including the United States, under normal trade relations.
Additional Retaliatory Tariff
30%
Imposed on certain U.S. goods under Section 301 retaliation measures; may apply depending on trade tensions and specific product listings.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S. Imposes New Tariffs on Chinese Flexographic Printing Machinery
The U.S. Trade Representative announced additional tariffs on specific Chinese-made flexographic printing machinery under HS Code 8443.16.00, citing unfair trade practices. This impacts machinery designed for paperboard printing with specific speed and width parameters.
October 15, 2023
Impact: The tariffs are likely to increase costs for U.S. importers of these machines, potentially reducing demand for Chinese products and encouraging sourcing from other countries.
China Responds to U.S. Tariffs with Export Restrictions on Printing Equipment
In retaliation to U.S. tariffs, China has imposed export controls on certain industrial printing machinery, including flexographic printers under HS Code 8443.16.00, affecting U.S. manufacturers reliant on Chinese supply chains.
November 2, 2023
Impact: These restrictions could lead to supply chain disruptions for U.S. companies, increasing lead times and costs for acquiring necessary printing machinery.
Trade Negotiations Stalled Over Printing Machinery Tariffs
Recent U.S.-China trade talks have failed to resolve disputes over tariffs and restrictions on industrial equipment, including flexographic printing machinery for paperboard under HS Code 8443.16.00, prolonging uncertainty in the sector.
November 10, 2023
Impact: Ongoing trade tensions may deter investment in this machinery segment, as businesses face unpredictable costs and regulatory challenges.
Policy Updates
U.S. Section 301 Tariff Expansion on Chinese Goods
The U.S. expanded Section 301 tariffs to include additional categories of Chinese industrial machinery, specifically targeting flexographic printing machinery under HS Code 8443.16.00. The tariff rate has been set at 25% for these items.
Date: October 1, 2023
China’s Export Control Measures on Industrial Equipment
China updated its export control list to include certain printing machinery under HS Code 8443.16.00, requiring special licenses for shipments to the U.S. as a countermeasure to U.S. tariffs.
Date: November 1, 2023