8443.16.00.00Flexographic printing machinery
Also written 8443160000 and 8443.16.0000
HTS Code 8443.16.00.00 covers any article best defined as 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 ArticlesNuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereofPrinting machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; other printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, whether or not combined; parts and accessories thereof:Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442:Flexographic printing machinery in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from China pay 52.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%).
From China, the total duty on 8443.16.00.00 last changed on Apr 6, 2026, from 37.2% to 52.2%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.
Estimated Duty on 8443.16.00.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026
- Total duty
- 52.2%
- $5,220.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 52.67%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $15,267.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty2.2%
- Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Customs fees0.47%
10 exemptions could lower this
Check them against your real shipment details.
Get Alerted When New Tariffs Affect 8443.16.00.00
We'll send you an email anytime tariff changes hit this import, 100% free.
Base Duty Rates for 8443.16.00.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 2.2%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- A*AUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 25%
- Units of Quantity
- No.
- China52.2%
- Mexico27.2%
- Canada27.2%
- Vietnam27.2%
- Germany27.2%
Tariff updates
Recent US tariff actions that name 8443.16.00.00 or its heading.
- Dec 18, 2025 · PublishedUS cuts reciprocal tariff on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods to 15% all-in, exempts certain products
US Import Duty on HTS 8443.16.00.00 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from China pay 52.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 27.2%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2.2% |
| 52.2% |
| Mexico | 2.2% |
| 27.2%25% with USMCA |
| Canada | 2.2% |
| 27.2%25% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 2.2% |
| 27.2% |
| Germany | 2.2% |
| 27.2% |
| Japan | 2.2% |
| 27.2% |
| South Korea | 2.2% |
| 27.2%25% with US-Korea FTA |
| Taiwan | 2.2% |
| 27.2% |
| India | 2.2% |
| 27.2% |
| Ireland | 2.2% |
| 27.2% |
| Italy | 2.2% |
| 27.2% |
| Switzerland | 2.2% |
| 27.2% |
| Thailand | 2.2% |
| 27.2% |
| Malaysia | 2.2% |
| 27.2% |
| United Kingdom | 2.2% |
| 27.2% |
| France | 2.2% |
| 27.2% |
| Indonesia | 2.2% |
| 27.2% |
| Brazil | 2.2% |
| 27.2% |
| Bangladesh | 2.2% |
| 27.2% |
| Cambodia | 2.2% |
| 27.2% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from China pay 52.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from Mexico pay 27.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 25%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from Canada pay 27.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 25%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from Vietnam pay 27.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from Germany pay 27.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from Japan pay 27.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from South Korea pay 27.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With US-Korea FTA, qualifying goods pay 25%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from Taiwan pay 27.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from India pay 27.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from Ireland pay 27.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from Italy pay 27.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from Switzerland pay 27.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from Thailand pay 27.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from Malaysia pay 27.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from United Kingdom pay 27.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from France pay 27.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from Indonesia pay 27.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from Brazil pay 27.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from Bangladesh pay 27.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from Cambodia pay 27.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
Calculate Duty for Your ShipmentKnow the moment a tariff update hits 8443.16.00.00
Add it, with your country of origin, to the Tariff Tracker, free for 14 days. It flags duty you may have overpaid on your entries, and when a new tariff action affects it, you hear about it first, with exactly what changes.
- Every entry audited for duty you may have overpaid
- Every new US tariff action checked against your imports, every hour
- An alert with the rate before and after, by email, Slack or Teams
- AD/CVD alerts when an import may fall under a case
New tariff action affects 1 of your imports
Its rate today, if a new 10% tariff were added
Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8443.16.00.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $187M of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00), up 15% on 2024, mostly from Germany (55%), Italy (13%) and France (8%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | $102M | 55% | 10% | 27.2% |
| Italy | $25M | 13% | 15% | 27.2% |
| France | $15M | 8% | 17% | 27.2% |
| Denmark | $11M | 6% | 197% | 27.2% |
| Czech Republic | $11M | 6% | 125% | 27.2% |
| Canada | $8M | 4% | 4% | 27.2%25% with USMCA |
| Taiwan | $4M | 2% | 487% | 27.2% |
| Spain | $3M | 2% | 17% | 27.2% |
| Switzerland | $2M | 1% | 26% | 27.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2M | 1% | 67% | 27.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Relevant HTS Notes
Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 8443.16.00.00.
Related CROSS Rulings for HTS 8443.16.00.00
CBP classification rulings related to 8443.16.00.00. Open a ruling to read how Customs classified a similar product.
No rulings found
No CROSS classification rulings were found for HTS code "8443.16.00".
What does HTS code 8443.16.00.00 cover?
HTS code 8443.16.00.00 covers flexographic printing machinery, classified under Chapter 84 (Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 2.2%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8443.16.00.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8443.16.00.00 is 2.2%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 25%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from China?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from China pay 52.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%).
What is the US tariff on flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from Vietnam pay 27.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
What is the US tariff on flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from Mexico?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of flexographic printing machinery (HTS 8443.16.00.00) from Mexico pay 27.2% in duties: the 2.2% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 25%.
Where does the US import HTS 8443.16.00.00 from?
In 2025 the US imported $187M of flexographic printing machinery under HTS 8443.16.00.00, mostly from Germany (55%), Italy (13%) and France (8%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8443.16.00.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8443.16.00.00 is 27.2%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.
Primary Sources
The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.
- USITCHarmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States: 8443.16.00.00, Revision 20 (2026)
- USITCHTS Chapter 84, with its notes (PDF)
- Federal RegisterSection 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (9903.82.09): Proclamation 11032
- CBPCROSS classification rulings for 8443.16.00.00
- U.S. Census BureauU.S. general imports by HTS code and country