8442.50—Plates, cylinders and other printing components; plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished)
General duty rate
Free
Across 2 10-digit lines
Coverage on this page
Plain-English explanation
HTS 8442.50 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Plates, cylinders and other printing components; plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished). It sits in Chapter 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof, 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 and rolls up 2 10-digit statistical lines, all with a general duty rate of Free. 3 AD/CVD orders flag at least one child line.
10-digit lines under 8442.50(2)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
AD/CVD orders(3)
Antidumping or countervailing orders covering one or more lines under 8442.50
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 8442.50 cover?
HTS 8442.50 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Plates, cylinders and other printing components; plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished). It belongs to Chapter 84 and rolls up 2 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8442.50?
Every 10-digit line under HTS 8442.50 carries a general (Column 1) duty rate of Free. Section 301, Section 232, and AD/CVD overlays may stack on top of this rate at the per-line level — open a specific 10-digit code to see its complete tariff stack.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 8442.50?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 8442.50 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 8442.50?
Yes — 3 AD/CVD orders flag at least one 10-digit line under HTS 8442.50. Whether a specific shipment falls in scope depends on the country of origin and the order's scope determination. See compliance.tandom.ai for full coverage detail.
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