HS Code 8443
Printers, Copiers and Fax Machines
HS code 8443 covers printing machinery including industrial plate-based presses, digital printers, copying machines, facsimile machines, and related parts.
4-digit Section XVILCL
HS Code 8443 — Printers, Copiers and Fax Machines
One of the most used codes, it covers all types of printing machinery, including industrial offset presses, office laser printers, digital copiers, and multi-function inkjets, plus their parts and toners.
What's included
- Inkjet printers
- Laser printers
- Offset printing presses
- Photocopiers
- Ink cartridges with print heads
What's excluded
- Ink cartridges without print heads → use
3215(Liquid ink or simple cartridges are classified as ink in 3215.)
Common examples
- HP LaserJet Printer
- Heidelberg Offset Press
- Epson Inkjet Cartridge
- Canon Photocopier
Frequently asked questions
Are 3D printers in this code?
No, 3D printers (additive manufacturing) are generally classified under 8485 since 2022.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% (ITA Agreement)
- Documentation: Many items under 8443 are duty-free globally under the Information Technology Agreement (ITA).
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand
- Top importers: USA, Germany, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
Covers almost all standard document and industrial imaging hardware.
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